New Delhi, Dec 9 (NationPress) As Sonia Gandhi celebrates her 79th birthday today, heartfelt wishes have flooded in for the Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP). The Congress party has emphasized her enduring legacy as a symbol of grace and resilience, tackling every challenge with unwavering courage and selfless dedication.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge shared warm birthday messages on X, stating, "Happy birthday to our beloved Chairperson, Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji. A true advocate for the rights of the marginalized, she remains a beacon of grace, facing challenges with strength, sacrifice, and dedication. Wishing her a long and healthy life!"

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also conveyed his regards, mentioning, "Warm wishes to Smt. Sonia Gandhi - a leader whose grace and quiet strength have always been evident in public life. She has embraced India with deep commitment, upholding democratic values and facing adversity with dignity, even amidst personal tragedies."

He added, "For the Congress Party, she has been a moral compass, carrying forward a historic legacy with steadfast resolve. Under her leadership, the UPA era introduced transformative laws like MGNREGA, Right to Education, and National Food Security Act, providing jobs, hope, education, and dignity to millions."

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed, "Happy birthday to our unwavering pillar of support, Smt. Sonia Gandhi avaru. Your selfless service and vision have shaped the Congress and inspired us all to serve the nation with dedication. May you be blessed with health and strength for the welfare of the people."

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy celebrated her contributions on X, saying, "Today, we honor our great leader Smt. Sonia Gandhi, whose efforts ensured separate statehood for Telangana. She is an inspiration in our pursuit of ambitious goals and the vision of #TelanganaRising2047."

All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary K.C. Venugopal joined in, stating, "I extend my best wishes to Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji on her birthday! Her role in public life over the past three decades has been inspirational. As UPA Chairperson, she drove a welfare agenda that helped over 23 crore Indians escape poverty in just a decade."

He continued, "Her vision for a strong rights-based governance framework has compelled the state to deliver welfare effectively. Even now, as CPP Chairperson, she remains our guiding force, addressing national issues with clarity. Wishing her health and happiness for many more years!"

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate expressed her admiration, stating, "Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji is a person we hold dear in our hearts. Her dedication, grace, and resilience inspire us all. Happy Birthday, Ma'am! Thank you for being our courage and leader. Wishing you health and joy always."

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin also shared birthday greetings, noting, "Warm wishes to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi. Her life embodies sacrifice and a dedicated public service journey, upholding secularism and constitutional values. May her principled guidance continue to strengthen our efforts for a progressive and inclusive #INDIA."