Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his birthday greetings to Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Patel celebrated his 62nd birthday by offering prayers at the Dada Bhagwan temple and participating in various social events organized by the BJP in his constituency, Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on his birthday.

'Best wishes to Gujarat CM Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel on his birthday. He's making commendable efforts to boost Gujarat's development and empower the state's youth. Wishing him a long and healthy life in service of the people,' the PM said in a post on X.

Patel, who turned 62, offered prayers at Dada Bhagwan temple, also known as Trimandir, in Adalaj near the city, according to a state government release.

The CM prayed for the health, well-being, and prosperity of the people and for the development of the state, the release mentioned.

The ruling BJP organised several events in Patel's Ghatlodia assembly constituency in Ahmedabad to mark the occasion.

These included a tree plantation by sanitation workers in Gota area, fruit distribution in Sola Civil hospital, a feast for physically challenged children in Vastrapur, distribution of food kits to pregnant women, distribution of books to schoolchildren in Ghatlodia, and 'maha-aarti' at Sola Bhagvat in Sola area, a BJP release said.

(With inputs from agencies.)