Bengaluru, Dec 17, Dec. 17 -- BJP leaders from across the country, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wished Janata Dal (S) second-in-command H.D. Kumarswamy on his birthday on Wednesday, a gesture that is being seen as indicative of the growing bond between the two parties in Karnataka.

BJP national leaders, including Modi, showed unusual spirit of camaraderie on Twitter to shower birthday greetings on former Karnataka Chief Minister Kumaraswamy, who celebrated his 61st birthday on Wednesday in a subdued manner due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing farmers' agitations.

Taking to Twitter, Modi wrote, "Best wishes to former Karnataka Chief Minister Shri @hd_kumaraswamy Ji on his birthday. May Almighty bless him with a long li...