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Narendra Modi meets ‘statesman’ and former President Pranab Mukherjee

Narendra Modi, who will take oath as the prime minister for the second time on Thursday, met the former president to seek his blessings.

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday called on former president and veteran Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee to seek his blessings.

Modi, who will take oath as the prime minister for the second time on Thursday, described the former president as a “statesman”.

“Meeting Pranab Da is always an enriching experience. His knowledge and insights are unparalleled. He is a statesman who has made an indelible contribution to our nation,” Modi tweeted, posting pictures with Mukherjee.

“Sought his blessings during our meeting today,” he added.

Mukherjee was conferred with the Bharat Ratna on the recommendation of the Modi-led government in January.


Also read: When Narendra Modi called Pranab Mukherjee to ask if he would accept the Bharat Ratna


 

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