New Delhi, July 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday wishes to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar, whose party remains an alliance partner in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti government in the state.

Pawar serves as the Deputy Chief Minister in the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government.

"Birthday greetings to Ajit Pawar Ji. He is making a valuable contribution to strengthening the NDA's good governance agenda in Maharashtra. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life," PM Modi posted on X.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also extended his wishes to Pawar and said, "Heartfelt birthday wishes to the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra State, Ajit Pawar."

Meanwhile, Ajit Pa...