Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm birthday greetings to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, who turned 68.
Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi further acknowledged Gadkari’s significant contributions to strengthening India’s infrastructure.
“Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, who is making notable contributions towards upgrading critical infrastructure in India. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life,” wrote PM Modi.
Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, who is making notable contributions towards upgrading critical infrastructure in India. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.@nitin_gadkari
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 2025
Gadkari has earned recognition for spearheading key national projects, including highways, expressways, and green transport corridors, significantly enhancing road connectivity across India.
Amit Shah Wishes Continued Health & Service
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also posted his message on X, “Warm wishes to my cabinet colleague Nitin Gadkari on his birthday. I pray for your continued good health and long life to keep serving the nation.”
Warm wishes to my cabinet colleague Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji on his birthday. I pray for your continued good health and long life to keep serving the nation.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 27, 2025
Tributes From Top Leaders Across The Country
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh applauded Gadkari’s innovative and delivery-oriented approach, further stating,
“Warm wishes to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on his birthday. Known for his innovative thinking and result-oriented approach, he has played a vital role in strengthening India’s infrastructure. Wishing him good health and continued success in his service to the nation.”
Warm wishes to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri @nitin_gadkari ji on his birthday. Known for his innovative thinking and result-oriented approach, he has played a vital role in strengthening India’s infrastructure and driving progress on the ground. Wishing…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 27, 2025
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to senior BJP leader and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on his birthday! I pray to Lord Shri Siddhivinayak and Lord Shri Ganesha for your prosperous, long, and healthy life.”
भाजपा परिवार के वरिष्ठ सदस्य, कर्मठ एवं जनप्रिय राजनेता, माननीय केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री नितिन गडकरी जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक बधाई!
श्री सिद्धिविनायक, भगवान श्री गणेश जी से आपके समृद्ध, सुदीर्घ एवं आरोग्यमय जीवन की प्रार्थना है।@nitin_gadkari
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) May 27, 2025
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also extended wishes, stating, “Heartiest birthday greetings to the our leader who is dedicated to shaping the infra progress of New India, Hon’ble Union Minister Nitin Gadkari ji! Wishing you a long life and good health!”
Heartiest birthday greetings to the our leader who is dedicated to shaping the infra progress of New India, Hon’ble Union Minister @nitin_gadkari ji! Wishing you a long life and good health!
नव्या भारताचे विकासाभिमुख व अभ्यासू नेतृत्व, आमचे नेते, केंद्रीय मंत्री मा. श्री नितीनजी… pic.twitter.com/ZEIY40qiOm— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 27, 2025
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde echoed the sentiment:
“Heartiest birthday wishes to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. May you live a healthy and prosperous life, I pray to Mother Jagdambe for your well-being.”
केंद्रीय रस्ते वाहतूक आणि महामार्ग मंत्री नितीन गडकरी जी यांना वाढदिवसाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा. आपणास सुदृढ आणि उदंड आयुष्य लाभो हीच आई जगदंबेच्या चरणी प्रार्थना.@nitin_gadkari
— Eknath Shinde – एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) May 27, 2025
Born on 27 May 1957 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Gadkari initially began his political career through student organisations like the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad
He later took on leadership roles in the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha before contesting and winning the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat in 2014.
Over the years, now serving his third term as Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari has consistently fast-tracked infrastructure development and driven policy innovation, thereby making a lasting impact on the nation’s transport ecosystem.
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