"You have been a father figure to me" PM Modi to Pranab Mukherjee
"You have been a father figure to me" PM Modi to Pranab Mukherjee
Former President Pranab Mukherjee tweeted a letter on Thursday. The letter was written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the President Pranab Mukherjee on the last day of his program.
The letter was overflowing with emotions and stated the bond between the two leaders who come from different backgrounds and political ideologies. PMO also said, when he was new to New Delhi he guided him. He also praised Mukherjee’s dexterity.
"Pranab Da, you have always been a father figure and a mentor to me," PM Modi wrote.
"On my last day in office as the President, I received a letter from PM @narendramodi that touched my heart! Sharing with you all," Mukherjee said in a tweet.
"The task before me was huge and challenging. In these times, you have always been a father figure and a mentor to me. Your wisdom, guidance and personal warmth have given me greater confidence and strength," the prime minister said.
"You have been so warm, affectionate and caring to me.”
Your one phone call asking me 'I hope you are taking care of your health' was enough to fill me with fresh energy, after a long day at meetings or on a campaign tour," he said in the letter dated July 24.
Mukherjee stepped down from office the next day.
"Pranab Da, our political journeys took shape in different political parties. Our ideologies, at times, have been different. Our experiences are also varied. My administrative experience was from my state, whereas you have seen the expanse of our national polity and politics for decades.
"Yet, such is the strength of your intellect and wisdom that we were able to work together with synergy," Modi said.
"You belong to a generation of leaders for whom politics was simply a means to selflessly give back to society. You stand as a great source of inspiration for the people of India. India will always be proud of you, a President who was a humble public servant and an exceptional leader. Your legacy will continue to guide us," Modi said.
The prime minister said he and all others would continue to draw strength from Mukherjee's democratic vision of "taking everybody along".
"Rashtrapati Ji, it has been an honour to work with you, as your Prime Minister," Modi said.
—PTC News
