Dr Manmohan Singh's Birthday: PM Modi Wishes Him 'Long & Healthy Life', Rahul Gandhi Feels 'His Absence'

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh turned 88 today. Leaders from across the country greeted him on this special occasion.

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Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, Economist, and veteran Congress leader turns 88 today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Manmohan Singh on his birthday today, wishing him a long and healthy life. "Birthday greetings to Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. I pray to Almighty that he is blessed with long and healthy life," PM Modi tweeted. Also Read|India's Covid Tally Breaches 59-Lakh Mark With 85K New Cases, 1,089 Deaths Recorded In 24 Hrs

Birthday greetings to Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. I pray to Almighty that he is blessed with a long and healthy life.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 26, 2020

Rahul Gandhi also took to Twitter and wished the former Prime Minister on his birthday. He also praised Dr Manmohan Singh for his "honesty, decency and dedication", which, he said, was an inspiration to others.

India feels the absence of a PM with the depth of Dr Manmohan Singh. His honesty, decency and dedication are a source of inspiration for us all.

Wishing him a very happy birthday and a lovely year ahead.#HappyBirthdayDrMMSingh

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 26, 2020

The Congress praised Dr Singh as a dedicated leader who was always committed towards the overall well-being of each Indian. "A dedicated leader's primary aim is always to eradicate the worst evils that plague the society in the soonest & surest possible way. Today, we celebrate former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's commitment towards the overall well-being of each Indian," it tweeted. The party also released a short video listing out the senior Congress leader's achievements.

In his journey towards greatness, he took a billion people along.

One of the most competent world leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh's vision for our Nation is uncompromising. India is forever indebted to this great son for leading her through highs & lows.#HappyBirthdayDrMMSingh pic.twitter.com/LdNIHVmkwc — Congress (@INCIndia) September 26, 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also greeted Singh on his birthday and wished him good health. “Greetings to former Prime Minister and Economist Dr. Manmohan Singh ji on his birthday. Wishing him good health and more productive years in public life,” she tweeted.

 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal conveyed his greetings, saying, “Birthday wishes to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. I pray for his long and healthy life.”

Gujarat Congress leader Hardik Patel, meanwhile, credited Dr Singh for good governance and strengthening the Indian economy during his tenure as prime minister of the country. "Happy birthday to the great economist, former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. May God keep you healthy and provide longevity. Due to Dr. Saheb, the country was strengthened financially, today the public remembers the strong good governance of Manmohan Singh. Jai Ho," he tweeted in Hindi.