Modi Greets Shah on Birthday, Hails His Role in Boosting Security
The Prime Minister said Shah's noteworthy achievements included tackling Maoism and advancing the government's vision of a drug-free society.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Union home minister Amit Shah on his 62nd birthday, praising his contribution to strengthening the country's internal security and efforts to combat Maoism and drug trafficking.
"Warm birthday greetings to Home Minister Amit Shah. His administrative understanding has ensured India's internal security systems become more effective," Modi said in a post on X.
The Prime Minister said Shah's noteworthy achievements included tackling Maoism and advancing the government's vision of a drug-free society.
"I pray that he is blessed with a long and healthy life in service of the people," he added.
Thanking Modi, the home minister said his words strengthened his commitment to serving the country.
"Your kind words of commendation strengthen our commitment to serve the nation on its journey towards new heights of pride, prosperity, and progress," Shah said.
"Be it Maoism or the menace of drugs, under your leadership we are resolved to root out anything that threatens our nation's peace and sovereignty," he added.
Several Union ministers and chief ministers of BJP-ruled states also extended birthday greetings to Shah, who has served as Union home minister since 2019.
