Sonia Gandhi's birthday: Riteish Deshmukh terms her 'epitome of grace', Sinhas also wish

Interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi received wishes from many celebrities as she celebrated her 73rd birthday on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi too was among major names to express his greetings for her good health. Even those celebrities from political fraternity, who are also associated with film industry, hailed Sonia Gandhi on her special day. Riteish Deshmukh termed her as ‘inspiring’ and ‘epitome of grace and dignity’, while conveying his wishes for her health. Shatrughan Sinha described her as a ‘woman of substance’, ‘courous’ and ‘gracious’. veteran, who also shares his birthday with her, hailed leader for ‘inspiring’ and being a ‘proud mor’ of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.  

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Here are wishes: 

Sharing snaps of Sonia Gandhi, one where she is greeting people at a rally and ar of sharing a light-hearted moment with her daughter, Riteish Deshmukh wrote, “Wishing ever so inspiring #SoniaGandhi ji a very Happy Birthday - she is epitome of grace and dignity. May god grace her with good health and long life. #HappyBirthdaySoniaJi.” 

Shatrughan Sinha shared a family photograph, with wife Poonam, daughter Sonakshi and sons Luv and Kush. He tweeted, “Warm birthday wishes from  #Sinhafamily for woman of substance, courous, gracious President #Congress, #SoniaGandhi. Her contributions have been ermous & have inspired many. Proud mor of energetic, forthright #RahulGandhi & bold, beautiful, intelligent #Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. May you be blessed with happiness, peace & a healthy long life ahead. #HappyBirthdaySoniaGandhi.” 

Both Shatrughan Sinha and Sonia Gandhi were born in 1946. Earlier in day, Sonakshi had wished her far with an adorable snap. She had called him ‘birthday boy.’ 

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Riteish Deshmukh’s late far Vilasrao Deshmukh belonged to Congress party. He had served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Shatrughan Sinha, meanwhile, had joined Congress earlier this year. He had contested in Lok Sabha elections for Patna Sahib seat. 

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Sonia Gandhi has decided to skip celebrations for her birthday to express solidarity with increasing crime against women, with some cases becoming topic of nationwide outr. Earlier in day, PM Modi wrote, “Birthday wishes to Mrs. Sonia Gandhi Ji. Praying for her long life and good health.”  

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