Shinde wishes Pawar on 85th birthday, hopes he reaches 100 years

• Deputy CM Eknath Shinde extended special birthday wishes to NCP chief Sharad Pawar on his 85th birthday via phone.
• Shinde wished Pawar good health, a long life, and expressed hope he would "reach a century" in age.
• Pawar has had an extensive political career spanning over 50 years, serving as CM, Union Defense, and Agriculture Minister.
• Beyond politics, Pawar has significantly contributed to social-cultural fields and led sports organizations like BCCI and ICC.

Why It Matters: Eknath Shinde's wishes to Sharad Pawar highlight evolving political equations.