Pranab the former President, who now calls himself a citizen of India, said Mr Modi had a “unique capacity to work very hard”. This, he said, was combined with a strong determination to achieve his objectives and clarity of vision.
The Prime Minister, Mr Mukherjee said, knows what he wants to achieve and he works hard to achieve that.
PM Modi, he said, had captured the intricacies of administration, political dynamics and foreign policy without any exposure in Parliament.
“One should remember, it was not easy for him coming straight from the state not even serving the Parliament as a member for few years…” Mr Mukherjee said.
Recalling those early days in Delhi, PM Modi had expressed gratitude for the guidance provided by Pranab Mukherjee.
At the launch of a book authored by Mr Mukherjee in July, the Prime Minister had said, “Pranabda ki ungli pakadake Delhi ki zindagi mein apne aap ko set karne me bahut badi suvidha mili.