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PM Modi calls Pranab Mukherjee as 'statesman'; seeks blessing from ex-President
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.
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 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.
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2019
Sought his blessings during our meeting today. pic.twitter.com/dxFj6NPNd5
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.
