PM Modi roasts Opposition in 2 words as Milind Soman's B'day wish lays it on a platter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his birthday posted a subtle and innocuous reply to a wish that nonetheless had the effect of mightily trolling the Opposition. Bollywood actor and supermodel Milind Soman had wished the Prime Minister on his 70th birthday and while doing so, he also wished for a proactive opposition which would push the Prime Minister to do better for India, to which PM Modi through his personal handle had a witty 2-word response, roasting the Opposition.

Watch PM Modi's reply below:

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Wishes pour in from Bollywood

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 70 on Thursday, a landmark birthday that saw greetings pour in from the Indian film industry in wishing him and lauding his contribution. Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Shahid Kapoor, Salman Khan, and many more took to their Twitter handles to wish the Prime Minister on his special day.

PM Modi acknowledged the birthday messages and also thanked many others for their wishes. Responding to Anil Kapoor's heartfelt wish, PM Modi said, "Thank you @AnilKapoor Ji. Your fitness regime can inspire many youngsters out there!" [sic] While Anupam Kher, who shared his mother's video message for PM also received a response from him, "There's nothing greater than receiving a mother's blessing on a birthday. Thanks a lot @AnupamPKher."[sic]

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Foreign leaders send their wishes too

International leaders from across the globe took the opportunity to wish PM Modi too. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin were among those to convey their best wishes to PM Narendra Modi. 

Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel wrote to Narendra Modi to wish him on his 70th Birthday. She took the opportunity to thank the PM for the 'trustful and constructive' bilateral cooperation built over the years. Angela Merkel expressed the desire to work with India in the battle against COVID-19 while wishing PM Modi success, health and happiness. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated PM Narendra Modi while hailing his 'personal contribution' to the stong relationship between the two countries. He also praised the PM for his leadership skills and the changes he brought in the country. The Russian President also said that he wishes to 'work closely' with PM Modi on the issues of  'bilateral and international agenda'.