New Delhi, December 9: Congress workers gathered outside the residence of  Congress President Sonia Gandhi to celebrate her 72nd birthday on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders wished the Congress president on her special day. The Prime Minister on Sunday extended birthday wishes to former Congress president on Twitter and said, "Best wishes to Smt. Sonia Gandhi Ji on her birthday. I pray for her long and healthy life". AgustaWestland Chopper Scam: Sonia Gandhi's Name in Diary, Christian Michel Will Reveal Secrets, Says PM Modi.

Various functions are being held in different states to celebrate the 72nd birthday of Sonia Gandhi. In Uttarakhand, the State Congress said it would celebrate the special day as ‘Communal Harmony Day’. Meanwhile, in Maharashtra's Pune, the city unit of the Congress Party had arranged several functions from December 2 to December 9 to mark Sonia Gandhi's 72nd birthday.

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Meanwhile, the Congress Party on its Twitter Handle lauded Gandhi and termed her as the embodiment of strength, dignity. "Smt. Sonia Gandhi is the embodiment of strength, dignity, compassion & grace, she is our power & our unifier. Happy birthday to a person that encapsulates the power of women, the culture of our nation & the ability of our people", the tweet said.

Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Sonia Gandhi and husband of Priyanka Gandhi took to Twitter to wish the Congress President and his mother-in-law Sonia Gandhi. In his heart-warming message, Vadra thanked Gandhi for her unconditional love and support.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh extended birthday greeting to Sonia Gandhi. "My best wishes to you Smt Sonia Gandhi Ji on your birthday. May you have a healthy and prosperous life and may you continue to guide us all with your leadership for many more years to come", he tweeted.

Congress leader Raj Babbar wished the Congress Chief on Twitter. "Birthday Wishes to our respected leader Smt Sonia Gandhi ji. Your dignified presence Madam, has been a source of inspiration - your sacrifices, a lesson in selflessness. May the almighty bless you with a long & healthy life", he tweeted.

Sonia Gandhi was born on December 9, 1946. Her involvement with Indian public life began after the assassination of her mother-in-law and her husband Rajiv Gandhi's election as prime minister. As the prime minister's wife she acted as his official hostess and also accompanied him on a number of state visits.

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