PM Modi Hails Nirmala Sitharaman’s Role In Building ‘Viksit Bharat’ On Her Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on her birthday, commending her contribution in advancing India’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Birthday greetings to Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Ji. Her efforts are playing a vital role in realising our dream of a Viksit and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Praying for her long and healthy life.”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also conveyed his greetings, highlighting her zeal and commitment.

“On her birthday, greetings to the Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman. Blessed with great energy and a zeal to bring positive change in the lives of our people, she has made remarkable contributions across various sectors. Praying for her good health and long life,” he posted on X. 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described her as an inspiration for national development, wishing her health, happiness, and success.

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari too shared his wishes, hoping for a year ahead filled with prosperity.

He wrote, “Warmest birthday greetings to Finance Minister @nsitharaman ji. Her commitment to nation’s growth and progress is inspiring. Wishing her good health, happiness and success in all her endeavours.”

Nirmala Sitharaman’s Journey and Contributions

Born on 18 August 1959 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Sitharaman belongs to a Tamil Iyengar family. She has been serving in the Rajya Sabha since 2016, representing Karnataka. Earlier, she represented Andhra Pradesh from 2014 to 2016.

Nirmala Sitharaman has held several prominent positions in the Union Cabinet. She was India’s 28th Defence Minister from 2017 to 2019, becoming the second woman after Indira Gandhi to hold the role.

She later took charge as the country’s Finance Minister, making history as the first woman to serve as a full-time occupant of both the Finance and Defence portfolios.

Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget eight times, standing second only to former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, who holds the record for the most budgets presented.

Her budgets have consistently focused on economic reforms, financial inclusion, and digital transformation.

As she celebrates her 66th birthday, leaders across the political spectrum continue to acknowledge her contributions to governance, policy-making, and India’s growth trajectory.

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