Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 10 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday extended his heartfelt greetings to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on his 74th birthday.

In a social media post on X, Chief Minister Yogi wrote, 'An epitome of ideals, integrity, and restraint in Indian politics, a senior member of the BJP family, heartfelt birthday greetings to the Honorable Defence Minister Shri @rajnathsingh ji!'

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'Your public life of over five decades is a shining example of national policy, national security, and ethical politics. May the grace of Lord Shri Ram remain upon you. May you be blessed with excellent health and a long life,' the social media post added.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also extended birthday greetings and prayed for his long life and god health.

'Heartiest birthday greetings to our senior leader, Hon'ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh ji! Wishing you a long life and good health!' the post said.

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Extending greetings, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami lauded Singh's leadership, saying that his leadership and resolve have provided new strength and confidence to India's defence system.

'Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the esteemed Union Defence Minister Shri @rajnathsingh ji on his birthday. Your visionary leadership and steadfast resolve have provided new strength and confidence to India's defence system. I pray to Lord Badri Vishal for your excellent health, illustrious success, and a blessed life,' CM Dhami posted on X.

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Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to Union Defence Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh and prayed for his long and healthy life.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended birthday greetings to his fellow Union Minister. Shah also commended Singh for his hard work and dedication in strengthening the country's military power and promoting self-reliance in the field of defence.

Born on July 10, 1951, Rajnath Singh turns 74 today. Before taking charge as the Union Defence Minister in 2019, Singh was the Union Minister for Home Affairs in the first PM Modi cabinet.

He has served as the BJP's national president and played a key role in the party's victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. (ANI)