Heartfelt tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his first demise anniversary on Tuesday mentioned that he’s closely depending on his clever recommendation and steering on varied points.
Singh mentioned that Mukherjee had an extended and illustrious political profession of over 5 many years, throughout which he held a number of necessary portfolios in a number of ministries of the Government of India.
He additionally described him as one of the eminent leaders of the Congress get together.
“In all the positions he held, he brought his vast knowledge, deep knowledge, wide life experience and leadership skills to lead important decisions of the government on various issues,” Singh mentioned.
Singh attended the primary annual Pranab Mukherjee Memorial Lecture organized by the Pranab Mukherjee Legacy Foundation to mark his first demise anniversary.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu delivered the Commemorative Lecture.
Singh mentioned that in his tenure as Prime Minister, Mukherjee was the Minister of Defence, External Affairs and Finance earlier than being elevated to the celebrated submit of President.
“I worked very closely with him and I depended heavily on him for his astute advice and guidance on various issues,” the previous prime minister mentioned.
Several Congress leaders additionally paid tribute to the previous President and remembered him as an awesome chief.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
