Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the contribution of Congress MP and former PM Manmohan Singh. The Prime Minister addressed the Rajya Sabha during the farewell of retiring members of the Upper House. During his speech, PM Modi hailed the former PM saying that he worked even in wheelchair'.
"I remember in the other House, during the voting, it was known that the treasury bench would win but Dr Manmohan Singh came on his wheelchair & cast his vote. This an example of a member being alert of his duties," PM Modi said.
Manmohan Singh's Contribution Has Been Immense: PM Modi
While speaking in the Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said that Manmohan Singh's contribution has been immense and he will always be remembered for the way he guided the House and the country. "I want to remember Dr Manmohan Singh today, his contribution has been immense...For such a long time, the way he has guided this House & Country, Dr Manmohan Singh will always be remembered for it," the Prime Minister said.