Sonia Gandhi was born on December 9 in 1946 and has been the longest serving president of her party for a record 19 years from 1998 until her son Rahul Gandhi took over in 2017.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings to former Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
"Best wishes to Smt. Sonia Gandhiji on her birthday. I pray for her long and healthy life," he tweeted.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday greeted former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on her 72nd birthday and prayed for the senior Congress leaders long life and happiness.
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Trinamool Congress sources said Banerjee is likely to leave for New Delhi in the afternoon and meet Sonia Gandhi later in the day.
"My best wishes on your birthday Sonia Gandhi Ji. I pray for your long life and happiness in all you do," Banerjee tweeted.
In the national capital, Banerjee is likely to meet leaders of political parties opposed to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for talks on the proposed joint front for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
"Smt. Sonia Gandhi is the embodiment of strength, dignity, compassion & grace, she is our power & our unifier. Happy birthday to a person that encapsulates the power of women, the culture of our nation & the ability of our people," Congress party tweeted.
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Capt. Amarinder Singh extended his greeting to Gandhi wishing her a long and prosperous life.
"My best wishes to you Smt Sonia Gandhi Ji on your birthday. May you have a healthy and prosperous life and may you continue to guide us all with your leadership for many more years to come. #HappyBirthdaySoniaGandhi," he tweeted.
While studying in England, she met former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. They married in 1968. She took over as the party chief seven years after her husband's assassination.
(With Agency Inputs)
