New Delhi, February 27 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his birthday greetings to Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, on Friday.
PM Modi wrote on X: “Best wishes to Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar on his birthday. His extensive work towards furthering societal progress and transforming the lives of people is commendable. May he be blessed with a long life and wonderful health.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also posted on X: “Heartfelt birthday wishes to Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar. I pray for your good health and long life.”
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also shared his message on the platform: “To my colleague in the Union Cabinet, Dr. Virendra Kumar, heartfelt birthday wishes. I pray for your excellent health, long life, and a blessed life.”
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also extended his wishes, posting on X: “Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to the Honourable Union Minister, Shri Dr. Virendra Kumar. May the grace of the Shri Ramrajya Government remain upon you, may you be healthy and long-lived - this is my auspicious wish.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also joined the chorus of wishes, tweeting: “Heartfelt birthday wishes to the Honourable Union Minister, Dr. Virendra Kumar. May Lord Shri Ram bless you with excellent health, long life, and a glorious life - this is my prayer.”
Dr. Virendra Kumar, born on this day in 1954, is currently serving as a Union Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment under Prime Minister Modi's administration, where he has been focused on policies aimed at the upliftment and empowerment of marginalized communities.
He represents Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh (SC) Lok Sabha constituency and has had a long parliamentary career spanning multiple terms since first being elected in 1996.
