Birthday greetings poured in from across the state and beyond for Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who on Tuesday completed 61.
“Birthday wishes to Chhattisgarh CM Shri @bhupeshbaghel Ji. Praying for his long and healthy life,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
India’s President Draupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Chhattisgarh Governor Anusuiya Uikey also greeted Baghel.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Baghel over telephone. Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi and senior Congress leaders also extended greetings.
The Chief Minister cut a cake with family members. Later, his cabinet colleagues and government officials trooped to his residence to greet him.
Senior most Minister T.S. Singh Deo, Rajya Sabha member Ranjeet Ranjan and state Congress President Mohan Markam were among the Congress legislators and leaders to greet Baghel.
An open house was held at the Chief Minister’s residence from 11 am to 1 pm for the common people to take part in the celebration.
Besides differently-abled, representatives from a good number of social organizations also turned up to wish Baghel.
Rahul Sahu of Pihrid (Janjgir-Champa), who was rescued after 105 hours of being in a bore well, also greeted the Chief Minister.
A number of events were organized in different parts of the state to mark the occasion.