PM Modi wishes President Mukherjee on his 81st birthday, says he 'puts India's interest above everything'

New Delhi: Extending wishes to President Pranab Mukherjee on his 81st birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the country is proud to have a well-read and knowledgeable President who puts the country's interest above everything.

"His tremendous experience and wisdom has benefited the nation greatly. I pray for his long and healthy life," PM Modi tweeted.

Birthday wishes to Rashtrapati Ji. His tremendous experience & wisdom has benefitted the nation greatly. I pray for his long & healthy life. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 11, 2016

Pranab Da always puts India's interest above everything. We are proud to have such a well read & knowledgeable President. @RashtrapatiBhvn — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 11, 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee assumed office as the 13th President of India on July 25, 2012.