US President Barack Obama calls PM; extends greetings on Diwali

Published By : Admin | November 11, 2015 | 08:57 IST
US President Barack Obama calls PM Modi, conveys Diwali greetings
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US President Mr. Barack Obama has called the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, through the newly established hotline. Both leaders also exchanged the Diwali greetings.

"A short while ago President of the United States called. We exchanged Diwali greetings. This was our first conversation through the newly established hotline.

President Obama and I discussed a wide range of other issues as well. It was good knowing how White House is marking Diwali.

President Obama and I look forward to meeting in Turkey during the G20 Summit", the Prime Minister tweeted.

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Prime Minister condoles passing away of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh
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India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji: PM
He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years: PM
As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives: PM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh. "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji," Shri Modi stated. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi remarked that Dr. Manmohan Singh rose from humble origins to become a respected economist. As our Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives.

“Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji and I interacted regularly when he was PM and I was the CM of Gujarat. We would have extensive deliberations on various subjects relating to governance. His wisdom and humility were always visible.

In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the family of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, his friends and countless admirers. Om Shanti."