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Modi meets Pranab Mukherjee to seek blessings, calls him 'a statesman'

Mukherjee was conferred with the Bharat Ratna on the recommendation of the Modi-led government in January

Narendra Modi meets former President Pranab Mukherjee | Courtesy: @narendramodi

Narendra Modi meets former President Pranab Mukherjee | Courtesy: @narendramodi

Press Trust of India New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday called on former president and veteran Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee to seek his blessings.

Modi, who will take oath as the prime minister for the second time on Thursday, described the former president as 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," Modi tweeted, posting pictures with Mukherjee.

"Sought his blessings during our meeting today," he added.

Mukherjee was conferred with the Bharat Ratna on the recommendation of the Modi-led government in January.

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First Published: May 28 2019 | 1:35 PM IST

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