Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended heartfelt birthday greetings to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, applauding his contributions to India’s progress in the fields of information technology, innovation, and infrastructure.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji. He is making commendable efforts to boost India’s strides in the world of IT, innovation and also upgradation of vital infrastructure. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.”
Several other leaders from the Union Cabinet and state governments also took to X to convey their wishes.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded Vaishnaw’s commitment to public service, saying, “Greetings to Union Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw on his birthday. His commitment to public service and nation-building reflects true dedication. Wishing him good health, long life and continued strength in advancing PM Modi’s vision of a stronger and self-reliant India.”
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari shared a message in Hindi, later translated as: “Heartiest birthday wishes to my colleague in the Union Cabinet, Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw ji. I pray to God for your excellent health, long life, and a prosperous life.”
Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, also shared his wishes: “Heartfelt congratulations and endless good wishes to the Honorable Union Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw ji on his birthday. You are working with dedication for a developed India! I pray to God for your excellent health and long life.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath added, “Popular and energetic politician, Honourable Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw ji, heartfelt congratulations on your birthday! I pray to Lord Shri Jagannath ji that you may be blessed with excellent health and a long, prosperous life.”
Ashwini Vaishnaw currently serves as the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology. Born in 1970, he is a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament from Odisha and holds degrees from IIT Kanpur and the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.