In a display of camaraderie within the BJP ranks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior leaders extended birthday felicitations to Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on March 22. The occasion highlighted Oram’s significant contributions to tribal upliftment, drawing praise from the highest echelons of power.
PM Modi’s message on X was particularly poignant: ‘Birthday greetings to Union Minister Jual Oram. He leads the charge in empowering tribal communities and realizing their dreams. May God grant him long life and good health.’ This set off a wave of similar messages from key figures.
Grateful for the PM’s words, Oram replied, thanking Modi for his ‘visionary leadership and steadfast dedication to 1.4 billion Indians’ prosperity.’ He described serving under Modi as ‘an honor and fortune,’ pledging continued commitment.
Rajnath Singh lauded Oram’s devotion to tribal and weaker sections’ welfare, calling it a testament to inclusive growth. Amit Shah praised his work in actualizing Modi’s tribal welfare promises, wishing him robust health and longevity.
Others joining the birthday tributes included Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Kiren Rijiju, who prayed for a joyful life; ministers Piyush Goyal, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Manohar Lal Khattar; and BJP chief Nitin Nabin, all invoking divine blessings for health and service.
Oram’s journey from a tribal leader in Odisha to a central minister exemplifies the BJP’s focus on grassroots empowerment. His initiatives in education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for tribals have transformed lives across remote regions. This birthday not only marks a personal milestone but also reinforces the party’s narrative of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ in action.