New Delhi sources have made a statement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday showered rich praise on President Pranab Mukherjee, saying that he was "like a father" whose humane side transcended lines drawn by political ideology. Meanwhile when releasing a book dedicated to President Mukherjee, PM Modi said that there was never a meeting between them in the last three years when the Commander in Chief did not treat him like a son.
President Mukherjee too expressed his "deep gratitude and appreciation" for PM Modi. It was stated that difference in political views did not affect the relationship between the PM and the President and the actual head of the administration.
Sources have added that President Pranab Mukherjee's tenure as the first
citizen ends on July 24 and an election to find his successor will be held on
July 17 when members of an electoral college consisting of parliamentarians and
legislators will choose between Ram Nath Kovind and Meira Kumar and counting of
votes will be made on July 20.
