Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm birthday wishes to former Karnataka Chief Minister and current Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, H.D. Kumaraswamy, today, December 16. The Prime Minister took to social media to convey his greetings and also specifically praised Kumaraswamy's contributions to the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (Self-Reliant India) initiative.
The wishes come as Kumaraswamy celebrates his birthday, marking a moment of recognition from the Prime Minister for his role in the central government.
Strengthening Self-Reliance through Key Sectors
In his post on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi highlighted the vital nature of the portfolios held by Kumaraswamy, emphasizing their importance to India's self-reliance goal.
Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri HD Kumaraswamy. He is strengthening our efforts towards Aatmanirbharta through his work in the steel and heavy industries. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life in service of society.@hd_kumaraswamy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2025
The Prime Minister stated that Kumaraswamy is strengthening the "Atmanirbharata" mission through his work in the sectors of Steel and Heavy Industries. These industries are considered foundational to India's manufacturing prowess and economic independence.
Wishes for Long Life and Public Service
Beyond the professional recognition, PM Modi also conveyed personal well wishes for the veteran politician.
"May he be blessed with a long and healthy life in the service of society," the Prime Minister wrote, underscoring the hope for Kumaraswamy's continued commitment to public service in the years to come.
H.D. Kumaraswamy, a prominent leader from the Janata Dal (Secular) party, recently joined the Union Cabinet and is tasked with steering the nation's key manufacturing sectors, making his current role highly significant in the national economic landscape.
