PM Narendra Modi wishes Pranab Mukherjee on 82nd birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished former president Pranab Mukherjee on his birthday and said he prayed for his long and healthy life.

The former President turned 82 today.

Spoke to Pranab Da and wished him on his birthday. His impeccable service endears him to every Indian. I pray for Pranab Da's long and healthy life. @CitiznMukherjee

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 11, 2017

"Spoke to Pranab Da and wished him on his birthday. His impeccable service endears him to every Indian. I pray for Pranab Da's long and healthy life," the prime minister tweeted.

Mukherjee was born this day in 1935 in Mirati, a village in the Bengal Presidency of British India (now in Birbhum district, West Bengal).

Apart from PM Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind also wished his predecessor.

Birthday greetings and best wishes for a long and happy life to former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee, whom we affectionately call "Pranabda" @CitiznMukherjee #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 11, 2017

"Birthday greetings and best wishes for a long and happy life to former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee, whom we affectionately call "Pranabda"," President Kovind tweeted. 

Mukherjee, who became Rajya Sabha member in 1969, had four successful stints in 1975, 1981, 1993 and 1991.

Mukherjee, who was known as 'man of all season' in Congress was also Union Minister in the UPA.

Warmest birthday greetings to our Former President of India @CitiznMukherjee, a visionary leader throughout his illustrious political career. We wish him infinite happiness and good health. pic.twitter.com/NjpiEa4lZB

— Congress (@INCIndia) December 11, 2017