PM Narendra Modi wishes Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Nawaz Sharif on birthday; extends Christmas greetings to the nation

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed greetings to his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif and former PM and BJP veteran Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on their birthdays today. PM Modi also extended his Christmas greetings to the nation saying that Jesus Christ's "message of peace, unity & compassion inspires us all".

"Wishing our most beloved & widely respected Atal ji a happy birthday. I pray that he is blessed with good health and a long life," said Modi in a tweet.

In another tweet, PM said, "Atal ji's exemplary service & leadership has had a very positive impact on India's growth trajectory. His great personality is endearing."

He also shared a video of Atal Bihari Vajpayee embracing Narendra Modi when the latter was a BJP karyakarta.

See what Atal ji does when he meets a party Karyakarta. This simplicity and warmth of Atal ji we all cherish, pic.twitter.com/qhw7W27MWS

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 25, 2016

PM Modi also wished Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif on his birthday.

"Birthday wishes to Pakistan PM Mr Nawaz Sharif. I pray for his long and healthy life," tweeted PM Modi.

Wishing people on the occasion of Christmas, PM said, "Merry Christmas! We remember & celebrate the life & teachings of Jesus Christ. His message of peace, unity & compassion inspires us all."

In a separate tweet, PM has paid tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on his jayanti. "I bow to Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya on his Jayanti. He has left an indelible contribution in the history of India," said PM in a tweet.

Today, All India Radio will broadcast PM Modi's final 'Mann Ki Baat' of 2016 at 11 am.