‘Your power is infectious’: PM Modi writes to Naidu; lauds former V-P
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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu for his dedication to ideology, which drove him to hitch a political social gathering that had little presence in his state of Andhra Pradesh, saying his “energy is infectious”.
In a three-page farewell letter to Naidu, whose time period because the vp ended on Wednesday, the prime minister mentioned, “Your energy is infectious. It can be seen in your wit and wisdom. Your one-liners are widely admired. Articulation has always been among your greatest strengths.”
Recalling Naidu’s strengths, Modi mentioned from the small lanes of Nellore to the vice-presidency, yours has been an impressive and provoking journey.
“Whenever any challenge or setback came, it only strengthened your resolve to go about your work with even more courage,” Modi mentioned.
Referring to his chairmanship of Rajya Sabha, Modi mentioned Naidu has all the time been a “stickler for parliamentary discipline and traditions”.
“I do know of your private anguish and discomfort each time there have been unseemly disruptions or the dignity of the Parliament was lowered in any method.
Whenever you spoke about it, there was deep ache in your voice, conveying your fear for the long-term way forward for our nation and the vibrancy of the Parliament,” Modi wrote within the letter addressed to Naidu as Venkaiah ‘garu’ (honorific suffix).
The prime minister mentioned because the chairman of Rajya Sabha, Naidu presided over the House with brilliance.
“Your warm relations with leaders in the treasury and opposition benches furthered a spirit of cordiality in the House. It was heartening to see first-time members, women, and younger members get more opportunities to express themselves.”
The success of your strategy is clear within the report rise within the Rajya Sabha’s productiveness throughout your years because the Chairman, Modi identified.
“In the five years gone by, several historic bills have been passed and you will certainly look back at them with satisfaction. I am sure the legislations on Articles 370 and 35(A) (relating to abrogation of certain sections of Article 370), which were first tabled in the Rajya Sabha, would have made you very proud,” he mentioned.
Recalling Naidu’s tenure within the BJP organisation, the prime minister mentioned it has additionally been memorable.
“Needless to say, the interest you took in organisational matters energised every karyakarta (worker). You made efforts to strengthen systems in the party, by setting up more party offices, ensuring they are active hubs of public service and elaborating on the exact roles of each party position.”
Responding to Modi’s letter, Naidu tweeted, “I warmly reciprocate Raksha Bandhan greetings to PM Modi ji. Grateful to him for his letter warmly and fondly touching upon various aspects of my journey of 5 decades in public life. Shri Modi’s support during this journey has been a big asset to me.”
In his letter, Modi additionally mentioned personally he has benefited from Naidu’s counsel on many issues throughout their interactions during the last many many years.
“As the vice president, your objective understanding of governance issues combined with your extensive ministerial experience and legislative knowledge was extremely enriching. You viewed every subject from the prism of ‘Nation First’ and then gave your views,” PM Modi recalled.
The writings of Vinoba Bhave have all the time impressed him, the prime minister mentioned.
“He (Bhave) knew how to present things in a crisp manner using the most suitable words. Whenever I hear you, I see shades of the same brilliance. You have the ability to mesmerise an audience and convey things in a simple manner,” he advised Naidu.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu for his dedication to ideology, which drove him to hitch a political social gathering that had little presence in his state of Andhra Pradesh, saying his “energy is infectious”.
In a three-page farewell letter to Naidu, whose time period because the vp ended on Wednesday, the prime minister mentioned, “Your energy is infectious. It can be seen in your wit and wisdom. Your one-liners are widely admired. Articulation has always been among your greatest strengths.”
Recalling Naidu’s strengths, Modi mentioned from the small lanes of Nellore to the vice-presidency, yours has been an impressive and provoking journey.
“Whenever any challenge or setback came, it only strengthened your resolve to go about your work with even more courage,” Modi mentioned.
Referring to his chairmanship of Rajya Sabha, Modi mentioned Naidu has all the time been a “stickler for parliamentary discipline and traditions”.
“I do know of your private anguish and discomfort each time there have been unseemly disruptions or the dignity of the Parliament was lowered in any method.
Whenever you spoke about it, there was deep ache in your voice, conveying your fear for the long-term way forward for our nation and the vibrancy of the Parliament,” Modi wrote within the letter addressed to Naidu as Venkaiah ‘garu’ (honorific suffix).
The prime minister mentioned because the chairman of Rajya Sabha, Naidu presided over the House with brilliance.
“Your warm relations with leaders in the treasury and opposition benches furthered a spirit of cordiality in the House. It was heartening to see first-time members, women, and younger members get more opportunities to express themselves.”
The success of your strategy is clear within the report rise within the Rajya Sabha’s productiveness throughout your years because the Chairman, Modi identified.
“In the five years gone by, several historic bills have been passed and you will certainly look back at them with satisfaction. I am sure the legislations on Articles 370 and 35(A) (relating to abrogation of certain sections of Article 370), which were first tabled in the Rajya Sabha, would have made you very proud,” he mentioned.
Recalling Naidu’s tenure within the BJP organisation, the prime minister mentioned it has additionally been memorable.
“Needless to say, the interest you took in organisational matters energised every karyakarta (worker). You made efforts to strengthen systems in the party, by setting up more party offices, ensuring they are active hubs of public service and elaborating on the exact roles of each party position.”
Responding to Modi’s letter, Naidu tweeted, “I warmly reciprocate Raksha Bandhan greetings to PM Modi ji. Grateful to him for his letter warmly and fondly touching upon various aspects of my journey of 5 decades in public life. Shri Modi’s support during this journey has been a big asset to me.”
In his letter, Modi additionally mentioned personally he has benefited from Naidu’s counsel on many issues throughout their interactions during the last many many years.
“As the vice president, your objective understanding of governance issues combined with your extensive ministerial experience and legislative knowledge was extremely enriching. You viewed every subject from the prism of ‘Nation First’ and then gave your views,” PM Modi recalled.
The writings of Vinoba Bhave have all the time impressed him, the prime minister mentioned.
“He (Bhave) knew how to present things in a crisp manner using the most suitable words. Whenever I hear you, I see shades of the same brilliance. You have the ability to mesmerise an audience and convey things in a simple manner,” he advised Naidu.
