Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary on Wednesday.
Calling him a statesman par excellence, Modi hailed him as an administrator and admired his contributions to the country's development.
"Remembering Shri Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary. Pranab Babu was a one-of-a-kind public figure—a statesman par excellence, a wonderful administrator and a repository of wisdom. His contributions to India’s development are noteworthy. He was blessed with a unique ability to build consensus across the spectrum and this was due to his vast experience in governance and his deep understanding of India's culture as well as ethos. We will keep working to realise his vision for our nation,"
Prime MinisterModi wrote in a social media post.
