PrimeMinister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished good health and a long life toCongress president Rahul Gandhi on his birthday today. Rahul turned 49 today.

"Bestwishes to Shri @RahulGandhi on his birthday. May he be blessed with good healthand a long life," the PM tweeted.

Meanwhile, the Congress president, who was born on this day in 1970, responded, writing, "Thank you for your greetings @narendramodi ji. I appreciate them"

Earlier in the day, the Congress chief shared sweets with journalists and party workers at the party headquarters in Delhi.