Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and a number of leaders greeted chief minister Bhupendra Patel on his birthday on Thursday. Patel visited Trimandir in Adalaj on Thursday morning and offered prayers on the occasion of his birthday.PM Modi posted on X, “Best wishes to Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel on his birthday. He is at the forefront of taking Gujarat to new heights of development and ensuring that the aspirations of the people are fulfilled. Praying for his long life and good health.”“Heartfelt birthday wishes to the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri @Bhupendrapbjp ji. Under the guidance of Modi ji, you are playing an important role in continuously advancing Gujarat’s journey of development. May Lord Somnath Mahadev bless you with excellent health and long life — this is my prayer,” Amit Shah posted on X.Deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi, other ministers, and leaders also greeted the CM on his birthday.As a customary practice, Patel offered prayers to Dada Bhagwan at Trimandir. He also interacted with devotees at the temple and accepted their wishes on his birthday, an official statement said.An official statement said that CM Patel also participated virtually in a prayer ritual at the Somnath temple to mark his birthday.
