PM Modi wishes Rahul Gandhi on his birthday, prays for his 'long and healthy life'

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday took to Twitter to wish Congress President Rahul Gandhi. Putting aside political bickerings, the Prime Minister wished Rahul Gandhi, who turned 48 on Tuesday. 

Rahul who joined active politics on 2004 has gradually upped the ante against PM Narendra Modi in recent times. Particularly, his tweets have increasingly been sarcastic taking digs at perceived misdeeds of the government. However, both leaders have taken turns to wish each other on Twitter on their birthdays. 

#HappyBirthDayRahulgandhi is currently trending at number 1 on Twitter with many Congress leaders extending their sincere wishes. Through out the day, Congress leaders and other opposition party leaders are expected to extend their wishes to the Congress President. This is Rahul Gandhi's first birthday after becoming president of the grand old party. So it is expected, that Congress will make it a memorable day for their President. 

A very Happy Birthday to Honble @INCIndia President @RahulGandhi !! The nation looks towards you with optimism. Keep working to serve the nation with dynamism. God Bless! #HappyBirthdayRahulGandhi

— Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi) June 18, 2018

My best wishes to Hon Congress President @RahulGandhi on his birthday. Many many happy returns of the day. Under your leadership we all work hard to strengthen Congress party to serve relentlessly the poorest of the poor of the country.#HappyBirthdayRahulGandhi

— Sanjay Nirupam (@sanjaynirupam) June 19, 2018

Warm birthday greetings to Sh. Rahul Gandhi! We wish him all the grace and success in his life.#HappyBirthdayRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/ciP3nzetHT

— All India Mahila Congress (@MahilaCongress) June 19, 2018

A very Happy Birthday to Honble @INCIndia President @RahulGandhi !! We pray for your good health and long life!! God Bless! #HappyBirthdayRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/AbCnSl7GDR

— Gurudas Kamat (@KamatGurudas) June 18, 2018

PM Modi however didn't use the hashtag to wish Rahul Gandhi.