<p class="title">Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday called on former president and veteran Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee to seek his blessings.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Modi, who will take oath as the prime minister for the second time on Thursday, described the former president as a "statesman".</p>.<p class="bodytext">"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," Modi tweeted, posting pictures with Mukherjee.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Sought his blessings during our meeting today," he added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Mukherjee was conferred with the Bharat Ratna on the recommendation of the Modi-led government in January.</p>
<p class="title">Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday called on former president and veteran Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee to seek his blessings.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Modi, who will take oath as the prime minister for the second time on Thursday, described the former president as a "statesman".</p>.<p class="bodytext">"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," Modi tweeted, posting pictures with Mukherjee.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Sought his blessings during our meeting today," he added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Mukherjee was conferred with the Bharat Ratna on the recommendation of the Modi-led government in January.</p>