Bhubaneswar, 10 July (H.S.): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday extended heartfelt birthday greetings to Defence Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh. Taking to social media, Pradhan lauded Singh’s leadership and contributions to strengthening the Indian Armed Forces.

Warm birthday wishes to the Defence Minister of India and senior BJP leader Shri Rajnath Singh ji, Pradhan wrote. He acknowledged Singh's pivotal role in enhancing the strength, self-reliance, and modernization of the Indian Army under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Under your leadership and Prime Minister Modi ji’s vision, efforts to empower, modernize, and make the Indian Armed Forces self-reliant are progressing rapidly. Your policies have also ensured the welfare of our brave soldiers, he added.

Concluding his message, Pradhan invoked Lord Jagannath, praying for Rajnath Singh’s good health and long life.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda