India, March 2 -- President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi were among a host of national leaders who extended birthday greetings to CM MK Stalin as he turned 73 on Sunday.

In a formal letter, President Murmu conveyed her best wishes for his good health and many more years of dedicated service to the nation. According to a Government press release, PM Modi spoke to the chief minister over the phone and personally conveyed his greetings. He shared a message on social media praying for his long and healthy life. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also extended his wishes to Stalin via a social media post, wishing him a long life so that the DMK leader could dedicate his service to the people of Tamil Nadu.

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