On June 19, 2024, while attending a celebration program at AICC headquarters in New Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was greeted by party members.
Rahul Gandhi received birthday wishes on his 54th birth anniversary which fell on June 19 from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge who stated that what sets him apart are his unwavering commitment to the values espoused in the Constitution and his emphatic compassion for the millions of unheard voices.
This year Mr. Rahul Gandhi, who is an ex-Congress President and Member of Parliament from Rae Bareli, has ordered not to have any grand celebrations but engage in humanitarian activities and charity instead. It was revealed through a post on X where Mr. Kharge wished Mr. Gandhi happy birthday.
Mr. Kharge said “Your unwavering commitment to the values espoused in the constitution of India and your emphatic compassion for the millions of unheard voices, are the qualities which sets you apart.”
“Congress party’s ethos of unity in diversity, harmony and compassion, is visible in all your actions as you continue as wiping off tears from last person standing by showing mirror of truth to power,” he said adding that he wished Mr. Gandhi a long healthy life ahead. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and DMK chief M.K Stalin also wished him good luck.
“Happy Birthday dear brother Rahul gandhi! Your dedication towards our country will reach heights.” On X Mr. Stalin remarked thus.
Akhilesh Yadav who served as Chief Minister for Uttar Pradesh once upon a time also took time wishing him well on his birthday.
“I join crores of Indians in wishing our beloved leader Shri.RahulGandhiji a very Happy Birthday!! Rahulji is undisputed leader for poor,marginalized & backward citizens of India.The voice against voiceless,pillar of strength for weak & guardian of our constitution, the quintessential Nyay Yoddha & India’s brightest hope for a glorious future!” Mr.Venugopal said on X.
“I find his self-sacrificing devotion to duty an example and his moral compass guides us all along,” he added.
“Mr. Gandhi has seen the toughest of times, faced the worst abuses, withstood attacks from all corners, but he has stood tall and never wavered from his principles no matter the ridicule or insult he faces,” according to Mr Venugopal.
“Today our country has a conscience keeper in him and leader who has life long mission of making our country into an inclusive, progressive and prosperous nation of all our dreams,” he added.
“I pray for him that throughout his lifetime he takes joy in fighting the good fight! Special instructions have been given by Rahulji to Congress workers that they should avoid any grand celebrations but instead celebrate this occasion by engaging in humanitarian efforts, charity and in an environmentally friendly manner”, Mr. Venugopal said.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy also wished Mr. Gandhi on the occasion saying that whenever there is a fight, his persona is to fight against all odds.
Mr. Reddy states that he is a person with a principle for helping the less privileged. The inheritance in his life is sacrifice, and philosophy of his is fighting spirit when the need arises. Only sagacious personality who can actually feel the aspirations of India would be its leader tomorrow,” said Mr. Reddy.
The Congress posted on X “Happy birthday to a leader who taught us to ‘Choose Love’. To choose love in times when people are directing hate towards you. It is about choosing love even when there seems no possibility of kindness. The thing is how one chooses love when toughness takes place. Very much relatedly, one should choose love as compassion goes down.”
“One leader who defied anger, hatred and tears. One leader who led from the front to repossess our democracy. One leader who brought in illumination and revived hope within us all.” Thank you for being you Rahul Gandhi ji,” added the party.
