CM Yogi Wishes Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Birthday
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A warm birthday greeting crossed political ranks on Saturday, 3 October 2026, as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended heartfelt wishes to Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, praying for his long, healthy, and illustrious life in continued service to the nation.
Writing in Hindi, CM Yogi addressed Shekhawat as 'Honourable Union Minister' and offered a prayer to Lord Shri Ram: 'aapko swasth, sudeergha evam yashasvi jeevan ki praapti ho' — 'may you be blessed with good health, a long life, and a glorious journey' — while expressing the hope that the minister would remain 'continuously advancing in the work of public service and national upliftment.'
Who Is Gajendra Singh Shekhawat?
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, a senior BJP leader from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, has been a prominent face in the Union Cabinet. He has represented the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency and has held portfolios touching on water resources and culture at the national level, making him a recognisable figure in BJP's organisational network across Rajasthan and beyond.
The birthday message, posted from CM Yogi's verified account with a tag to Shekhawat's handle @gssjodhpur, reflects the routine yet visible tradition within the BJP of senior leaders publicly acknowledging each other's milestones — a practice that reinforces party solidarity on open platforms.