PM Modi writes letter to Pranab Mukherjee on his last day in office as President; 'Touched my heart', says Pranab Da

Mukherjee also shared the letter.

New Delhi: The 13th President of India (from 2012 until 2017) Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that on his last day in office as the President, he received a letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi that touched his heart. Mukherjee also shared the letter. "On my last day in office as the President, I received a letter from PM @narendramodi that touched my heart! Sharing with you all," Pranab Mukherjee tweeted.

On my last day in office as the President, I received a letter from PM @narendramodi that touched my heart! Sharing with you all. pic.twitter.com/cAuFnWkbYn

— Pranab Mukherjee (@CitiznMukherjee) August 3, 2017

Praising Pranab Da PM wrote, "You have inspired us with your simplicity, high principlas and exemplary leadership". "That you are a repository of knowledge is well known. I have always marveled at your insights on various subjects," the letter further read. Here is the entire letter: Pranab Mukherjee is succeeded by Ram Nath Kovind as the 14th President of India.