New Delhi, Dec. 14 -- On its 99th foundation day, Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi on Saturday advanced his greetings to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). He praised the party for its efforts and said that it has always been at the forefront of serving society.

Taking it to the social media, PM Mr. Modi tweeted, "Today, on the 99th sthapana diwas (foundation day) of Akali Dal my greetings and best wishes to all their leaders and karyakartas (workers). One of India's oldest parties, the Akali Dal has always been at the forefront of serving society and raising issues of public welfare."

One of the oldest allies of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, the foundation of SAD, was marked in 1920.

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