New Delhi, 09 February (HS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on his birthday, describing him as a grassroots and hardworking leader.

Prime Minister Modi said in a tweet message, “Hearty birthday greetings to the successful Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Eknath Shinde ji. He is a hard-working grass root leader and is making many efforts for the progress of Maharashtra. I pray for his long and healthy life in the service of the people.

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