India / This House needs you: Ramdas Athawale to Ghulam Nabi Azad in RS

New Delhi: Union Minister and Republic Party of India (A) leader Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday while bidding farewell to Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad heaped praises on him. Athawale said that the former Jammu and Kashmir CM is a "big-hearted person" and he should return to the House again. Athawale also said that if Congress does not bring him back, then "we are ready to do it."

'We are ready to do it'

"Your behaviour is very nice and you are a big-hearted person. You should return to the House again. If Congress doesn't bring you back, then, we are ready to do it. There is no much difficulty in that. Once I was there and then I came here, so it's simple. This House needs you. A big congrats on behalf of the RPI," Ramdas Athawale said.  

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also broke down and struggled to speak in Parliament during a farewell to Ghulam Nabi Azad. PM Modi got emotional while reminiscing an incident involving the Congress leader when they were both Chief Ministers.

"Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad has distinguished himself in Parliament. He not only worries about his Party but also had a similar passion towards the smooth running of the House and towards India’s development," PM Modi said. "He has set very high standards as MP and Opposition leader. His work will inspire generations of MPs to come," he added.

PM Modi praises Ghulam Nabi Azad

PM Modi said, "Posts come, high office comes, power comes and how to handle these, one must learn from Ghulam Nabi Azad Ji. I would consider him a true friend."