New Delhi: As Congress leader Rahul Gandhi turned 51 on Saturday (June 19), the party informed that his birthday will not be celebrated in view of the second wave of COVID-19. Instead, the party urged Congress to celebrate the occasion by continuing the COVID relief work across India.
“We wish Shri @RahulGandhi health & happiness on his birthday. In view of the second COVID wave & the incredible difficulties people are facing, Mr. Gandhi has chosen not to celebrate his birthday. Instead, he has urged Congress workers to continue their relief work around India,” the Congress tweeted.
We wish Shri @RahulGandhi health & happiness on his birthday.
In view of the second COVID wave & the incredible difficulties people are facing, Mr. Gandhi has chosen not to celebrate his birthday. Instead he has urged Congress workers to continue their relief work around India.
— Congress (@INCIndia) June 19, 2021