Modi Greets Shinde on Birthday; Lauds Efforts to Drive Maharashtra’s Growth

**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on Jan. 15, 2026, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde displays his inked finger after casting vote at a polling station during the Thane Municipal Corporation general elections, in Thane, Maharashtra. (@mieknathshinde/X via PTI Photo)(PTI01_15_2026_000299B)

Mumbai, Feb 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday wishes to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and praised his work for the state’s development.

Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena which is part of the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, turned 62 on Monday.

PM Modi said Shinde is working hard to further Maharashtra’s development and fulfil the vision of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.

“Birthday wishes to Shri Eknath Shinde Ji. He is working tirelessly towards furthering Maharashtra’s development and realising the dreams of Pujya Balasaheb Thackeray and Dharamveer Anand Dighe. Praying for his long life and good health,” Modi said in a post on X.

Dighe was a mentor to Shinde. PTI PR GK

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