PM Modi and Rajasthan CM Wish Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav a Happy Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on his birthday, praising his efforts to improve environmental conditions and boost sustainable development. PM Modi said, “Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav Ji. He is making admirable efforts to improve the environmental conditions and boost sustainable development. May Almighty bless him with a long and healthy life.”

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma also extended his wishes, saying, “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Honourable Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and MP from Alwar Lok Sabha constituency, Shri Bhupendra Yadav ji on his birthday. I pray to God for your good health and long life.”

Bhupender Yadav took charge as the Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change in the third Modi government on June 11. He previously held the same portfolio in the second Modi government, taking over from Prakash Javadekar in July 2021. Yadav has been recognized for his strong defence of India’s dependence on coal at international climate talks and several achievements, including India’s improved climate action rating, the reintroduction of cheetahs, a ban on single-use plastic items, and an increase in Ramsar sites.

Yadav’s role will be crucial as India proposes to host the international climate talks (COP33) in 2028. In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, he won Rajasthan’s Alwar constituency, defeating Congress’ Lalit Yadav with a margin of 48,282 votes. This was his first contest in a Lok Sabha election after serving as a party office-bearer for over two decades. He has been a Rajya Sabha member representing Rajasthan since 2012, with a reelection in April 2018.