New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted former premier H D Deve Gowda on his 87th birthday, praying for his good health and long life.

Deva Gowda, who was the Prime Minister between June 1996 and April 1997, was born in 1933.

“Birthday wishes to our former PM Shri @HDDevegowda Ji. Praying for his long life and good health,” Modi tweeted.

The Prime Minister also wished Union minister Thawarchand Gehlot on his birthday. “Greetings to Union Minister Shri @TCGEHLOT Ji on his birthday. May Almighty bless him with a long and healthy life,” Modi wrote on Twitter.