New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers extended warm wishes to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on his 52nd birthday today.

PM Modi took to his social media handle to convey his wishes, saying, "Birthday wishes to Uttar Pradesh CM, Yogi Adityanath Ji on his birthday. He is working for UP's progress and for empowering the poor and downtrodden. I wish him a long and healthy life in the times to come."

In response, CM Yogi expressed his gratitude, "Your heartfelt and energetic wishes are a source of immense inspiration for me. Under your successful guidance, the concept of 'Self-reliant Uttar Pradesh - Developed Uttar Pradesh', preserving heritage and development, is becoming a reality. Many thanks for the good wishes!"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed his greetings through a social media post, writing, "Happy birthday to the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mr. @myogiadityanath. I pray to God for your good health and long life."

Union Minister Piyush Goyal joined in, extending his birthday wishes, "Infinite birthday wishes to the popular Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh @mYogiAdityanath ji. Under your leadership, good governance and development in the state have reached new heights. I pray to God for your long and happy life."

Yogi Adityanath, born on June 5, 1972, in a village in Uttarakhand, began his journey as a disciple of Mahant Avaidyanath of Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur. He later became the head priest of the Gorakhnath Math. In 1998, he entered politics and became the youngest MP from Gorakhpur, a position he held for five consecutive terms until 2017.

Yogi Adityanath is currently the longest-serving Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, having been in office for seven years. He is also the only UP Chief Minister to have two consecutive terms.

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