Wishes poured in for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his 53rd birthday with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and many others extending their greetings.

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The official Twitter handle of the Congress said: "To a fearless leader and to his unwavering commitment to keeping India united. To his unflinching faith in love, a love which is willing to forgive, to trust, to hope, and to embrace differences. To our own 'mohabbat ki dukaan' - Happy Birthday Rahul Gandhi Ji."

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Srinagar: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi play with snow at 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' camp site in Srinagar,on Monday,Jan 30,2023. (Photo:IANS/Twitter)IANS

Also taking to Twitter, Kharge said: "Warm birthday greetings to Rahul Gandhi. Your unflinching commitment to Constitutional values and your indomitable courage in the face of adversity is admirable. May you continue speaking truth to power and be the voice of millions of Indians, while spreading the message of compassion and harmony."

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In his message, Congress general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal said: "Rahul Gandhi is a beacon of light in these dark times, who dreams of a developed, safe and peace-loving India. Salute to his selfless struggle, his commitment to inclusivity, his progressive thought and his dedication for the poor and downtrodden. Wishing Rahul ji, the visionary of our times, a happy birthday!"

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Apart from greetings and wishes, different frontal organisations of the Congress are also celebrating the day. Meanwhile, 'Happy Birthday' posters were put up outside the residence of Gandhis in Delhi on Monday.

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To attend June 23 Opposition Meeting in Patna

Bihar Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Saturday confirmed that Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi would reach the state capital on June 23 to attend a meeting of Opposition leaders.

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Hyderabad: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi waves to supporters during 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', in Hyderabad on Tuesday, Nov. 01, 2022. (Photo: Twitter)Twitter

Soon after landing in the state capital, senior Congress leaders will drive straight to the state Congress headquarters, Sadaqat Ashram to meet party workers. The opposition leaders' meeting which was earlier scheduled to be held on June 12 was postponed to June 23 as Rahul Gandhi was on the US tour. 

(With inputs from IANS)