New Delhi, 22 October (H.S.):

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and several other leaders extended their heartfelt birthday wishes to Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday.

Prime Minister Modi wrote on the social media platform X that Shah’s administrative acumen had made India’s internal security framework more effective. He particularly highlighted the achievements in eliminating the Maoist threat and advancing the government’s vision of a drug-free society. Modi prayed that Shah would be blessed with a long and healthy life dedicated to serving the people.

Om Birla said Shah’s efforts to eliminate Naxalism, strengthen the country’s internal security, give a new direction to the cooperative sector and reinforce national unity and integrity were inspiring. He added that Shah’s unwavering commitment to national interests motivated millions of Indians. Birla described Shah’s resolve to build a drug-free India as a reflection of his broader vision for the welfare of families and the nation. He wished that Shah’s experience, energy and dedication to national service would continue to open new avenues for the country’s progress, prosperity and public welfare. He also prayed for Shah’s good health, longevity and boundless energy.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Shah was working with complete dedication and determination to strengthen India’s internal security and give fresh momentum to the cooperative sector. Singh prayed for his good health, long life and continued active service to the nation.

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda said the realisation of the vision of a ‘Naxal-free India’ under Shah’s leadership, guided by Prime Minister Modi, was a historic achievement that had strengthened the country’s internal security. He added that the target of achieving a ‘Drug-Free India Campaign’ by 2029 reflected Shah’s far-sighted commitment to protecting the younger generation from substance abuse. Nadda expressed confidence that this objective would also be achieved through public participation. He described Shah’s dedication to national service, hard work and commitment to public welfare as an inspiration to all, and wished him good health, longevity and a happy life.

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan described Shah as a popular national leader, an accomplished organisational strategist and an outstanding tactician. He said Shah had consistently worked to strengthen India’s internal security and enrich the cooperative sector through his firm resolve. Chouhan prayed for the continued blessings of Baba Somnath upon Shah and wished him good health, a long life and continued success.

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh said Shah’s leadership had played a decisive role in significantly strengthening the country’s internal security, ensuring firm action against terrorism and empowering the cooperative sector. From expanding the organisation to taking major decisions in the national interest, Singh said, Shah’s working style and determination had established a distinctive identity for him in Indian politics.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin said Shah’s unwavering dedication to national interests and his contribution to strengthening the organisation were an inspiration to all. He prayed for Shah’s good health, longevity and continued strength to serve the nation.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar