New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid his heartfelt tribute to Pranab Mukherjee and said that he had been “blessed” to receive support and guidance from Mr. Mukherjee when he first became Prime Minister in 2014 and was “new to Delhi”.
PM Modi made a series of tweets and also shared some imagers including one in which he touched the late leader’s feet to seek his blessings.
“India grieves the passing away of Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee. He has left an indelible mark on the development trajectory of our nation. A scholar par excellence, a towering statesman, he was admired across the political spectrum and by all sections of society,” the Prime Minister said.
India grieves the passing away of Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He has left an indelible mark on the development trajectory of our nation. A scholar par excellence, a towering statesman, he was admired across the political spectrum and by all sections of society. pic.twitter.com/gz6rwQbxi6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2020
The Prime Minister also shared an image of his being administered oath of office by Pranab Mukherjee in 2014.
“I was new to Delhi in 2014. From Day 1, I was blessed to have the guidance, support and blessings of Pranab Mukherjee. I will always cherish my interactions with him. Condolences to his family, friends, admirers and supporters across India. Om Shanti,” he said.
I was new to Delhi in 2014. From Day 1, I was blessed to have the guidance, support and blessings of Shri Pranab Mukherjee. I will always cherish my interactions with him. Condolences to his family, friends, admirers and supporters across India. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/cz9eqd4sDZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2020
The Prime Minister said Pranab Mukherjee made long-lasting contributions in key economic and strategic ministries. “He was an outstanding Parliamentarian, always well-prepared, extremely articulate as well as witty,” he said.
Referring to Pranab Mukherjee’s years as the President, the Prime Minister said he made the President’s house a centre of learning, innovation, culture, science and literature.
“His wise counsel on key policy matters will never be forgotten by me,” the Prime Minister said.
Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) Hospital where he was admitted earlier this month and had undergone surgery for removal of a clot in his brain. He was 84.
