Rajni Tiwari, a state minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, received a birthday greeting on the social media platform X. The message was posted from Yogi Adityanath's handle @myogiadityanath, describing Rajni Tiwari as a colleague in the Uttar Pradesh government and extending warm wishes on her birthday. Such public greetings between political colleagues are common as a mark of courtesy and respect.
What the post said
The post wished Rajni Tiwari a very happy birthday and prayed that Lord Ram grant her good health, a long life and a glorious future. It ended by tagging her handle @RajniTiwari_ so the message would reach her directly. The tone of the post was purely well-wishing and devotional, with no reference to any political issue or ongoing controversy. The message was brief but warm, reflecting the regard extended to a fellow member of the government.
About Rajni Tiwari
Rajni Tiwari has served as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly across its 16th and 17th assemblies. She first won an election to the assembly in the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, contesting from the Sawayajpur constituency, which is now known as the Shahabad assembly seat. That victory marked the start of her active role in state assembly politics, and she went on to represent her constituents across two consecutive assembly terms. She currently holds the position of state minister in the Uttar Pradesh government and is a recognisable figure in the state's political landscape, with her long-standing hold over the Shahabad region contributing to her role in the government.
Public reaction
Reactions to the post were mixed. Several users responded with their own birthday greetings, wishing Rajni Tiwari continued strength, good health and successful leadership in public service. At the same time, some users used the moment to point out other issues they felt were more pressing in the country, questioning the timing of a birthday message with sarcastic remarks. Most of the responses, however, stayed within the spirit of the original greeting and were warm and supportive.
