Heaping praise and accolades on the veteran Congress leader, PM Modi recalled a terror attack from when Azad was the CM of Jammu and Kashmir and he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
“That time Pranab Mukherjee was the defence minister and requested for Indian Air Force jet for transporting the body. He said that don’t worry, we will figure out something. But, Ghulam Nabi called me again. He was at the airport,” the PM said, reported NDTV.
“He sounded concerned like people are concerned about their own family members. That is the kind of feeling he showed,” said the PM in an emotional moment.
“Azad has set very high standards as MP and Opposition leader. His work will inspire generations of MPs to come,” PM Modi said.
He further said that Azad has distinguished himself in Parliament. “He not only worried about his party but also had similar passion towards the smooth running of the House and towards India’s development.”