Wishes pour in for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his 53rd birthday

Monday marked the birthday of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who turns 53 this year. Wishes poured in for the Gandhi scion, with leaders of his party, as well as allied leaders like M K Stalin making up the high-profile ones.

"To a fearless leader and to his unwavering commitment to keeping India united. To his unflinching faith in love, a love which is willing to forgive, to trust, to hope, and to embrace differences. To our own 'mohabbat ki dukaan' - Happy Birthday Rahul Gandhi Ji," the official Twitter handle of the Congress tweeted.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge praised Gandhi's commitment to the Constitution, tweeting, "Warm birthday greetings to Rahul Gandhi. Your unflinching commitment to Constitutional values and your indomitable courage in the face of adversity is admirable. May you continue speaking truth to power and be the voice of millions of Indians, while spreading the message of compassion and harmony."


Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also joined the bandwagon, tweeting, "Birthday greetings to dear brother Thiru
@RahulGandhi. We have a long journey ahead of us to save the democratic ethos of India. Let us march together."

Congress general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal said, "Rahul Gandhi is a beacon of light in these dark times, who dreams of a developed, safe and peace-loving India. Salute to his selfless struggle, his commitment to inclusivity, his progressive thought and his dedication for the poor and downtrodden. Wishing Rahul ji, the visionary of our times, a happy birthday!"