Allies, Opposition leaders greet Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

MUMBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as leaders of ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi and opposition BJP on Monday greeted Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on the latter's 60th birthday. In a warm message, Modi said: "Best wishes to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackerayji on his birthday. I pray for Uddhavji's long and healthy life".

The PM said that a birthday is a day to reminisce of the past, as well as chart a course for the future. "I believe today will give you more strength to achieve the goals of the development of the state and the country," said Modi.

Leaders of the MVA — comprising Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party, and Congress — also greeted Thackeray.

In their messages, state Congress President and Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat wished Thackeray the best of health and a long life while NCP MP Supriya Sule wished Thackeray a "healthy year ahead".

BJP's Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis and state BJP President Chandrakant Patil also extended greetings to Thackeray, wishing him a long and healthy life. (IANS)

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