Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed his warm birthday greetings to Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi. He lauded Manjhi’s dedication to uplifting the underprivileged and his efforts to strengthen the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, a key driver of India’s aspiration to become a Viksit Bharat.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Best wishes to Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi Ji on his birthday. He has distinguished himself by serving the poor and marginalised sections of society. He is making exceptional efforts to strengthen the MSME sector, which is essential to building a Viksit Bharat. Praying for his long and healthy life.”
Best wishes to Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi Ji on his birthday. He has distinguished himself by serving the poor and marginalised sections of society. He is making exceptional efforts to strengthen the MSME sector, which is essential to building a Viksit Bharat. Praying…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 6, 2025
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to X to extend his greetings. He acknowledged Manjhi’s significant role in advancing the nation’s economic growth through his work in the MSME sector.
केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री @jitanrmanjhi जी को जन्मदिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। मोदी जी के नेतृत्व में आप सूक्ष्म, लघु और मध्यम उद्यमों को निरंतर गति देकर आत्मनिर्भर और विकसित भारत के निर्माण में योगदान दे रहे हैं। ईश्वर से आपके उत्तम स्वास्थ्य और दीर्घायु की प्रार्थना करता हूँ।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 6, 2025
In addition, several senior leaders and Cabinet colleagues joined in to wish the Minister on his special day.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar extended birthday wishes to his Cabinet colleague, praying for his good health and long life.
मंत्रिमंडल में मेरे सहयोगी श्री जीतन राम मांझी जी को जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाएँ। ईश्वर से आपके उत्तम स्वास्थ्य और दीर्घायु की कामना करता हूँ।@jitanrmanjhi
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 6, 2025
Similarly, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari conveyed his heartfelt greetings, wishing Manjhi good health, long life, and happiness.
केंद्रीय कैबिनेट में मेरे साथी श्री @jitanrmanjhi जी आपको जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।💐 ईश्वर से आपके उत्तम स्वास्थ्य, दीर्घायु और मंगलमय जीवन की प्रार्थना करता हूं।
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) October 6, 2025
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also joined the leaders in extending his wishes.
Posting on X, he wrote, “Heartiest birthday greetings to Hon’ble Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi ji! Wishing you a long life and good health!”
Heartiest birthday greetings to Hon’ble Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi ji! Wishing you a long life and good health!
केंद्रीय मंत्री मा. श्री जीतन राम मांझी जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!@jitanrmanjhi pic.twitter.com/PeVS1NQTOL— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) October 6, 2025
Jitan Ram Manjhi, a prominent Dalit leader and founder of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), joined the Union Cabinet in 2024. He currently serves as the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
The sector is, however, regarded as vital for job creation and economic growth at the grassroots level.
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