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Faux pas: Modi greets Afghan Prez 96 days before his b’day

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent birthday greetings to Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani - some 96 days before the occasion.

Faux pas: Modi greets Afghan Prez 96 days before his b’day

A screenshot of tweets by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani.



New Delhi, February 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent birthday greetings to Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani -- some 96 days before the occasion.

Modi greeted the Afghan leader through a tweet which said, "Happy Birthday @ashrafghani. Praying for your long life and exceptional health and a joyful journey ahead."

An obviously surprised Ghani, who was in Munich, responded, "@narendramodi Greetings from Munich Mr PM. Although, my birthday is on 19th May, but I'd still like to thank you for your gracious words :)". — PTI

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