In a touching display of camaraderie, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on his birthday via X, spotlighting his dedication to development and honoring iconic leaders’ visions.
‘Birthday best wishes to Eknath Shinde ji. Tirelessly working for Maharashtra’s development and fulfilling dreams of Balasaheb Thackeray & Dharmaveer Anand Dighe. Prayers for his long and healthy life,’ Modi’s post read succinctly yet powerfully.
Shinde, a key architect of the 2022 government formation, has since prioritized transformative initiatives, from revamping Mumbai’s slums to boosting rural economies in Thane and beyond, echoing the Thackeray-Dighe ideology of son-of-soil politics fused with modern governance.
Overjoyed, Shinde responded, ‘Immensely grateful for your birthday greetings. Your warm words and blessings inspire us deeply. India advances swiftly under your visionary stewardship, and Maharashtra commits fully to your development trajectory.’
He added a resolute note: ‘Your dedication to the nation and affection for Maharashtra’s people continually motivate us. We’ll uphold our public service vow under your direction, aiding a prosperous, atmanirbhar Bharat. Thanks from the heart.’
The greetings extended to Home Minister Amit Shah’s message, which lauded Shinde’s ongoing contributions to provincial growth and welfare, invoking Ganpati’s blessings for health and long life.
Shinde acknowledged Shah gratefully, affirming development and public good as his life’s mission and praying for sustained mentorship.
This interaction not only personalizes the BJP-Shinde Shiv Sena alliance but also signals policy continuity ahead of Maharashtra’s assembly elections, with focus on housing for all, water security, and industrial corridors that promise millions of jobs.