Narendra Modi meets Pranab Mukherjee to seek blessings, calls him ‘a statesman’

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on former president and veteran Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee to seek his blessings.nnModi, who will take oath as the prime minister for the second time on Thursday, described the former president as a “statesman”.nn

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.

Sought his blessings during our meeting today. pic.twitter.com/dxFj6NPNd5

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2019

nn”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.nn”Sought his blessings during our meeting today,” he added.nnMukherjee was conferred with the Bharat Ratna on the recommendation of the Modi-led government in January.nnSource: Press Trust of India