PM Modi Leads Birthday Wishes for Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
New Delhi, July 22, 2026 As Maharashtra continues to focus on governance and development, birthday greetings for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted his leadership and the state's growth trajectory. On his 56th birthday, several senior leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers, acknowledged his contribution to public administration and infrastructure development while wishing him good health and success. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes through a post on X, saying, "Greetings to Maharashtra CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji on his birthday. Under his leadership, Maharashtra is scaling new heights of growth across diverse sectors. I pray for his long and healthy life." Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed his greetings, stating that Fadnavis is advancing public welfare and good governance in Maharashtra under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described him as a "dynamic and dedicated leader" committed to transparent governance, infrastructure development, and people-centric initiatives, adding that his work is contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also greeted Fadnavis on social media, appreciating his leadership and describing him as a leader with a modern vision for development. Born on July 22, 1970, in Nagpur, Fadnavis is serving his third term as Maharashtra's Chief Minister after returning to office in December 2024. He earlier served as Deputy Chief Minister in the Eknath Shinde-led government from 2022 to 2024 and was the Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly between 2019 and 2022. The birthday messages from senior political leaders reflected recognition of Devendra Fadnavis' role in Maharashtra's governance and development. Their greetings underscored expectations for the state's continued progress while wishing the Chief Minister a healthy and successful future.