Narendra Modi releases book of Pranab Mukherjee's selected speeches, thanks outgoing president for guidance

[caption id=“attachment_3852609” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the fourth volume of selected speeches of President Pranab Mukherjee. President-elect Ram Nath Kovind and Vice-President Hamid Ansari also attended the ceremony. PTI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3852613” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Modi praised Mukherjee for his guidance and said that he felt ‘fortunate’ that he could meet and freely talk with Mukherjee any time. PTI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3852615” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] In his farewell speech, the president recalled Indira Gandhi and also praised Narendra Modi. He said that he greatly benefitted from the advice and co-operation extended by Modi at every step. PTI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3852637” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] The outgoing president also stressed for the need for pluralism and tolerance, saying that the soul of India resides in these values. PTI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3852625” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] The ceremony was marked by special dance drama “Namamey Gange” by Ganesa Natyalaya Troupe. PTI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3852623” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] India’s 14th president Ram Nath Kovind will take oath on Tuesday at a ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament. PTI[/caption]