Union leader Rajnath Singh has wished Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta a happy birthday through a post on the social media platform X. Posting from his official handle @rajnathsingh, he praised her work and wished her long life and good health.
What Rajnath Singh wrote
In his message, Rajnath Singh said Rekha Gupta is working with dedication for the development and welfare of the citizens of Delhi. He expressed hope that she would continue her efforts in serving the people and contributing to Delhi's progress, closing the post with wishes for her good health.
Part of a wider tradition of birthday greetings
The post fits into a broader pattern seen among India's top leaders in recent months, who have routinely exchanged birthday wishes on social media. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously wished Union Minister Piyush Goyal, President Droupadi Murmu, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Union Minister Virendra Kumar on their respective birthdays. Rahul Gandhi has also pledged support to a Chief Minister named Vijay on his birthday. Rajnath Singh's message to Rekha Gupta adds to this ongoing exchange of formal greetings between leaders across parties.
Public reaction
Reactions to the post on social media were mixed, with some users welcoming the birthday message while others raised questions in response.
