PM tweets to Rahul gandhi 'Pray for your long life'

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Prime minster Narendra modi tweeted birthday greeting to political rival Rahul Gandhi this morning."I pray for his long and healthy life," the Pm wrote,tagging Mr Gandhi's official account.

 Mr Gandhi, who turned 47 today, flew to Italy last week, declaring that he wanted to spend some time with his 93-year-old grandmother. 

 His timing drew criticism-he exited the country at a time of top-gear political activity which includes the naming of the new president of India. Mr Gandhi's mother,Sonia Gandhi, Who is congress chief,has been coordinating the opposition's strategy which is centered on naming a common candidate satisfactory.

 Pm modi is meeting today with top BJP leaders including party chief Amit shah,sources say the ruling coalition could name its candidate today. President Pranab Mukherjee's term expires on July 24.If an election is necessary,voting will be held on 17 July and the results will be declared on July 20. 

 The BJP ha started three ministers-Venkaiah naidu,Arun jaitley and Rajnath Singh-with accruing feedback from its allies and opposition parties on who would be an acceptable candidate.

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