Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, commending his leadership in strengthening India’s infrastructure and advancing technology and innovation in line with the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
In a post on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said Vaishnaw has been at the forefront of developing key infrastructure that will play a vital role in building a developed India. He also praised the Union Minister’s efforts to promote future-ready sectors related to technology and innovation, while wishing him a long, healthy and fulfilling life.
Birthday wishes to Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji. He is at the forefront of strengthening key infrastructure that will go a long way in building Viksit Bharat. Equally noteworthy are his efforts to boost futuristic sectors relating to the world of tech and innovation. Praying for his…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 18, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also greeted Vaishnaw, highlighting his contribution to modernising the Indian Railways and accelerating the country’s information technology sector.
In his message on X, Shah said Vaishnaw’s tireless efforts were helping realise Prime Minister Modi’s vision of seamless transport and a digitally empowered India. He wished his Cabinet colleague good health and a long life.
Warm birthday greetings to my cabinet colleague Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw Ji. Your tireless efforts to modernise railways and accelerating IT sector are advancing Modi Ji’s vision of seamless transport and digital India. May god bless you with a long and healthy life.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 18, 2026
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also conveyed his birthday greetings, praying for Vaishnaw’s excellent health, longevity and continued success.
केंद्रीय कैबिनेट में मेरे साथी श्री @AshwiniVaishnaw जी आपको जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।💐 ईश्वर से आपके उत्तम स्वास्थ्य, दीर्घायु और मंगलमय जीवन की प्रार्थना करता हूं।
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) July 18, 2026
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joined other leaders in extending his wishes, describing Vaishnaw as an energetic and widely respected leader. He praised the Union Minister’s leadership in the fields of railways, telecommunications and information technology, stating that India continues to achieve new milestones under his guidance.
CM Yogi also prayed to Lord Jagannath for Vaishnaw’s good health and a long and distinguished life.
ऊर्जावान एवं लोकप्रिय राजनेता, माननीय केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री अश्विनी वैष्णव जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक बधाई।
आपके नेतृत्व में रेल, दूरसंचार एवं सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी के क्षेत्र में भारत निरंतर नई ऊंचाइयां प्राप्त कर रहा है।
महाप्रभु श्री जगन्नाथ जी से आपके उत्तम स्वास्थ्य और सुदीर्घ…
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) July 18, 2026
Career and Key Responsibilities
Born on 18 July 1970, Ashwini Vaishnaw is a former IAS officer and entrepreneur serving as Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology since 2024.
A Rajya Sabha member from Odisha since 2019, he has led several initiatives in railway modernisation, digital infrastructure, telecommunications and technology-driven development.
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