<span style="color: #222222;">President Ram Nath Kovind today extended birthday greetings to former President Pranab Mukherjee. In a message, he said Mr Mukherjee is a statesman and one of India's most respected political leaders. He wished long and healthy life to the former President in the service of the nation.<br />''<br />''Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also greeted Mr Mukherjee on his birthday. In his message, Mr Modi said Mr Mukherjee has served India with diligence and determination and is widely admired across the spectrum for his intellect, wit and razor-sharp memory.</span><br />