PM Modi meets ex-President Pranab Mukherjee
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence, in New Delhi on May 28, 2019. (Photo: IANS/PIB)
New Delhi: Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi on Tuesday met former President Pranab Mukherjee here to seek his blessings after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recorded a landslide win in the Lok Sabha elections.
In a tweet, Modi called Mukherjee 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.
Sought his blessings during our meeting today. pic.twitter.com/dxFj6NPNd5
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2019
“Meeting PranabDa 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,” Modi said.
Since leading the BJP to a victory in the Lok Sabha battle, Modi has been meeting senior leaders ahead of his swearing in on Thursday.
Mukherjee served as President from 2012 to 2017.
Published on: May 28, 2019 at 13:00 IST
IANS