What Did Birthday Boy Rahul Gandhi Say to Congress Workers?

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Key Takeaways
- Rahul Gandhi celebrated his 55th birthday.
- He inspired Congress workers by calling them 'lions and lionesses'.
- Prominent leaders across parties offered their birthday wishes.
- Unity and dedication towards justice were key themes.
- Rahul expressed gratitude for the support of his party members.
New Delhi, June 19 (NationPress) On Thursday, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, celebrated his 55th birthday. He took this opportunity to uplift his party members, referring to them as “lions and lionesses” while expressing his gratitude for their warm wishes.
As birthday messages flooded in throughout the day, the LoP spent quality time with his mother, Sonia Gandhi, who had recently been discharged from a Delhi hospital after four days of treatment for a stomach condition.
Earlier in the day, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended his greetings to Rahul Gandhi, highlighting, “Your unwavering commitment to the values of the Constitution and your profound empathy for social, political, and economic justice for the countless unheard voices truly set you apart.”
In a post on X, Kharge stated, “Your actions consistently embody the Congress party's ideology of unity in diversity, harmony, and compassion. As you pursue your mission to expose the truth and uplift the marginalized, I wish you a long, healthy, and fulfilling life.”
Rahul Gandhi expressed his gratitude to Kharge and other party members in a message on X, saying, “Thank you to Congress President @khargeji, our leaders, and every Babbar Sher and Sherni of the Congress family for your wishes and support. Your love and strength inspire me every day. We stand together - for truth, for justice, for India.”
In addition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders from various INDIA Bloc parties sent their birthday wishes to Rahul Gandhi.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin referred to him as a brother in ideals, stating, “bound not by blood, but by thought, vision, and purpose.”
“May you continue to lead with courage and stand firm. In our pursuit of a brighter India, victory shall be ours,” CM Stalin added on X.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee conveyed, “Heartiest birthday wishes to Shri @RahulGandhiji. Wishing you good health and a fantastic year ahead!”
Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav sent his best wishes, saying, “Heartiest congratulations to Shri Rahul Gandhi on his birthday and best wishes for his inclusive, accommodative, and comprehensive socio-political activism!”
MP Supriya Sule from the Nationalist Congress Party also offered her birthday greetings, stating, “Wishing Leader of Opposition - Lok Sabha, @INCIndia Leader Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) Ji a Happy Birthday. Have a Healthy Year Ahead!”
Other notable figures who extended their wishes included former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Congress General Secretary Sachin Pilot, and Chairman of AICC Media and Publicity Department, Pawan Khera.