Political leaders across the party lines including Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on her 77th birthday.

“Best wishes to Smt Sonia Gandhi Ji on her birthday. May she be blessed with a long and healthy life,” Modi said in a social media post.

Sonia Gandhi, the longest serving Congress president, has taken a back seat from active politics in the last few years for health reasons, with her son Rahul Gandhi and daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra playing a key role in the party.

Several Congress leaders on greeted Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge visiting her at her residence to extend his greetings.

After meeting Sonia Gandhi, Kharge said in a social media post, “On behalf of all Congress workers, hearty greetings to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on her birthday today.”

“Her courageous and dignified contribution towards the country and the party is inspiring for everyone. We all wish for her good health and long life,” Kharge added.

The Congress also posted on its official X handle a video of Sonia Gandhi with the caption, “Strength in her vision, India in her heart.”

“Happy birthday to someone who embodies the highest virtues of integrity, compassion and courage. She’s a pillar of strength who, making great sacrifice, has dedicated her life to public service,” the party said in another post.

“Gandhi -- the longest serving Congress president -- has taken a backseat from active politics in the last few years for health reasons, with her son Rahul Gandhi and daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra taking up key roles in the party,” the Congress said.

INDIA bloc opposition leaders including chief ministers of several states took social media to wish Sonia Gandhi.