Bengaluru, Sept. 17 -- Former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha member HD Deve Gowda today extended heartfelt greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, complimenting him for instilling "new confidence" among Indians about their cultural identity and independence - a resurgence, he said, that could help the country ascend to "unimaginable heights" in the years to come.
In his elaborate message, the veteran Janata Dal (Secular) leader described Modi's tenure as one that had awakened a deep sense of pride and self-belief in every corner of the nation. "You have repeatedly showcased our civilizational strength and resilience before the world. This new confidence has caused a national resurgence that will play a big role in t...