Photo : PTINew Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for wishing him on his 66th birthday saying that he was touched to receive greetings from them.Taking to Twitter, Tharoor also tweeted PM Modi’s letter, wishing him on his birthday. “Touched to receive these thoughtful greetings from @narendramodi ji. He is always gracious in making these gestures of courtesy & kindness (sic),” he tweeted.In his letter to Tharoor, the Prime Minister said birthday is a special occasion to recollect the memories of the past. “At the same time, it is also the day that inspires us to fulfil our duties towards our family, society. and the nation with new enthusiasm. May you continue to strive for the welfare of people with renewed dedication in the years to come,” the letter reads.The Congress MP also said that he was “surprised and touched” to receive a telephone call from Shah, wishing him on his birthday, and added that “there must be something special about turning 66″.”Surprised and touched to receive a telephone call from Home Minister @AmitShah wishing me on my birthday. There must be something special about turning 66! Most grateful for the kind words,” he tweeted.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor ‘touched’ as PM Modi, Shah wish him on 66th birthday
