New Delhi, Jan 5 (PTI) President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent birthday wishes to senior Congress leader Anand Sharma who turned 69 on Wednesday.

A host of leaders, Rahul Gandhi wished Sharma, the deputy leader of the Congress in the Rajya Sabha, on his birthday.

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While the President and the prime minister sent messages to him, Vice President Naidu telephoned him to wish him.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also sent his wishes to Sharma.

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Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba also sent him birthday greetings.

Sharma shared pictures with global personalities saying, "Some memories/ flashbacks of life's journey and engaging with eminent personalities and inspirational leaders recognised for their enriching contributions to humanity and the world."

Sharma is a former union minister and has been a four-time Rajya Sabha member.

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