Narendra Modi Releases Photo Book on President Pranab Mukherjee
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, released Sunday a photo book titled “President Pranab Mukherjee – A Statesman” at an event in Rashtrapati Bhawan. He presented the first copy of the book to the President.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that in his view, we can be more history conscious as a society, and preserve aspects of our history much better.
He said that the Presidency is much more than protocol. Through the photographs in the book, we see the human side of our President and we feel proud, the Prime Minister said.
The presidential election in India will be held on July 17 and counting will be done on July 20. The term of the current President Pranab Mukherjee expires on July 24.
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Narendra Modi said that two pictures of Mahatma Gandhi, one with a broom, and the other, seeing something through a microscope, show what a diverse personality he had.
He said that it is his privilege that he got to work with Pranab Mukherjee. Recounting his experiences, the Prime Minister said that several times, he had got to work with leaders and workers of very different ideologies.
He added that he will never forget that when he came to Delhi, he had someone like “Pranab Da” to guide him. He said President Pranab Mukherjee had guided him like a father figure, He said the President would even tell him to take adequate rest, and take care of his health.
Photo courtesy: Press Information Bureau
