New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 71st birthday, saying his exceptional vision, exemplary leadership and dedicated service have led to all-around growth of the nation.

He also said amid challenges in the last one year, Modi's efforts to encourage the spirit of self-reliance has borne fruits.

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"His exceptional vision, exemplary leadership and dedicated service have led to all-round growth of the nation. May he be blessed with a long, healthy and happy life ahead," the Vice President Secretariat tweeted quoting Naidu.

The vice president also wrote a letter to Modi to wish him on his birthday.

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In his letter, Naidu prayed that Modi's efforts of nation building are successful and may the prime minister always be healthy and happy.

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