<p> Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday turned 78 and leaders cutting across political lines greeted the Marxist veteran.</p>.<p>However, there were no formal birthday celebrations in the state to mark the day, even as Vijayan continued with his official work as usual, sources close to him said.</p>.<p>"The day is also significant as he completed seven years as chief minister of the state," they told PTI.</p>.<p>Vijayan, a member of the CPI(M) politburo, has been serving as Kerala CM since May 25, 2016. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | </strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/kerala-to-become-a-fully-e-governed-state-from-may-25-1221340.html" target="_blank"><strong>Kerala to become a fully e-governed state from May 25</strong></a><br /> </p>.<p>There is no celebration, as always, to mark the birthday, sources added.</p>.<p>People from various walks of life including political figures took to social media to extend their birthday greetings to the Kerala CM.</p>.<p>Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, in a tweet, wished Vijayan good health and long life.</p>.<p>"Birthday greetings to the Chief Minister of Kerala Shri @pinarayivijayan ji. May you be blessed with good health and long life," he tweeted.</p>.<p>Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin tweeted in Malayalam to greet Vijayan.</p>.<p>In the tweet, Stalin called Vijayan "dear comrade" and wished him a long life and health.</p>.<p>He also said Vijayan is the leader who scripts the success story of Kerala through his comprehensive efforts.</p>.<p>Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who is close to Vijayan, shared a photo of him with the CM on his Facebook page and wished him a happy birthday. Veteran actor and MNM party President Kamal Haasan also took to the microblogging site to wish CM Vijayan. Happiest Birthday greetings to my friend and comrade @pinarayi vijayan. I join my Keralite brothers and sisters in wishing you success as you lead Kerala to further glories, he said.</p>.<p>State PWD minister and Vijayan's son-in-law P A Muhammed Riyas also took to social media to extend greetings on the day.</p>.<p>In his FB post, Riyas described Vijayan as "comrade" and posted a photo of the CM.</p>
<p> Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday turned 78 and leaders cutting across political lines greeted the Marxist veteran.</p>.<p>However, there were no formal birthday celebrations in the state to mark the day, even as Vijayan continued with his official work as usual, sources close to him said.</p>.<p>"The day is also significant as he completed seven years as chief minister of the state," they told PTI.</p>.<p>Vijayan, a member of the CPI(M) politburo, has been serving as Kerala CM since May 25, 2016. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | </strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/kerala-to-become-a-fully-e-governed-state-from-may-25-1221340.html" target="_blank"><strong>Kerala to become a fully e-governed state from May 25</strong></a><br /> </p>.<p>There is no celebration, as always, to mark the birthday, sources added.</p>.<p>People from various walks of life including political figures took to social media to extend their birthday greetings to the Kerala CM.</p>.<p>Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, in a tweet, wished Vijayan good health and long life.</p>.<p>"Birthday greetings to the Chief Minister of Kerala Shri @pinarayivijayan ji. May you be blessed with good health and long life," he tweeted.</p>.<p>Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin tweeted in Malayalam to greet Vijayan.</p>.<p>In the tweet, Stalin called Vijayan "dear comrade" and wished him a long life and health.</p>.<p>He also said Vijayan is the leader who scripts the success story of Kerala through his comprehensive efforts.</p>.<p>Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who is close to Vijayan, shared a photo of him with the CM on his Facebook page and wished him a happy birthday. Veteran actor and MNM party President Kamal Haasan also took to the microblogging site to wish CM Vijayan. Happiest Birthday greetings to my friend and comrade @pinarayi vijayan. I join my Keralite brothers and sisters in wishing you success as you lead Kerala to further glories, he said.</p>.<p>State PWD minister and Vijayan's son-in-law P A Muhammed Riyas also took to social media to extend greetings on the day.</p>.<p>In his FB post, Riyas described Vijayan as "comrade" and posted a photo of the CM.</p>