Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 11:01 IST PM Modi said Shinde is working diligently to drive Maharashtra’s development and fulfil the vision of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Eknath Shinde (Credits: ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a happy birthday and hailed his work for the state’s development. PM Modi said Shinde is working diligently to advance Maharashtra’s development and realise the vision of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. “Birthday wishes to Shri Eknath Shinde Ji. He is working tirelessly towards furthering Maharashtra’s development and realising the dreams of Pujya Balasaheb Thackeray and Dharamveer Anand Dighe. Praying for his long life and good health,” Modi said in a post on X. Birthday wishes to Shri Eknath Shinde Ji. He is working tirelessly towards furthering Maharashtra’s development and realising the dreams of Pujya Balasaheb Thackeray and Dharamveer Anand Dighe. Praying for his long life and good health.@mieknathshinde— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 9, 2026 Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also took to X and …