Days after his party won with a spectacular victory in the recently held elections, Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi on Tuesday met former President Pranab Mukherjee, and said meeting him was always ‘enriching’.
Modi shared two photos from the meeting and wrote on Twitter, “Meeting Pranab Da is always an enriching experience. His knowledge and insights are unparalleled. He is a statesman who has made an indelible contribution to our nation. Sought his blessings during our meeting today.”
Meeting Pranab Da is always an enriching experience. His knowledge and insights are unparalleled. He is a statesman who has made an indelible contribution to our nation.
Sought his blessings during our meeting today. pic.twitter.com/dxFj6NPNd5
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2019
Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party secured a clear majority with 303 seats, which is 22 more than its 2014 tally. Along with its allies, the NDA stands at 352 in the 17th Lok Sabha.
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Earlier on Saturday, Modi was elected as leader of the NDA in a ceremony at Parliament’s Central Hall. Later, he met President Ram Nath Kovind and staked claim to form government at the centre.
Narendra Modi will take oath as the Prime Minister for a second term on May 30.