Parliament LIVE Updates: Emotional PM Modi Recounts Bond With Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha, Says 'Won't Let You Retire'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, bidding farewell to retiring members of the Rajya Sabha, became especially emotional while recalling his memories with Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad, saying…

WATCH | PM Modi gets emotional while recalling memories with Ghulam Nabi Azad who is retiring as the Rajya Sabha MP from Jammu and Kashmir.

#WATCH: PM Modi gets emotional while reminiscing an incident involving Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, during farewell to retiring members in Rajya Sabha. pic.twitter.com/vXqzqAVXFT

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PM Modi, in tears, recall the day when some pilgrims from Gujarat were attacked by terrorists in Kashmir. He recalls, "That night (of a terror attack) Ghulam Nabi Azad called me, and like one care for his family members, he took similar care for (the victims). Politics come and go, but how to sustain it." PM Modi then gives a friendly salute and pointing towards Ghulam Nabi Azad in tears.  

PM Modi Gets Emotional Recalling Memories with Azad | "There was a terrorist attack on pilgrims from Gujarat in Jammu and Kashmir. Ghulam Nabi Azad called me at first. The phone was not for the information, his tears were not stopping. That time Pranab Mukherjee was the defence minister and requested for Indian Air Force jet for transporting the body. He said that don't worry, we will figure out something.  But, Ghulam Nabi called me again. He was at the airport," PM Modi recalls Ghulam Nabi Azad's dedication with tears.

PM Modi Gives Emotional Farewell to Ghulam Nabi Azad | PM Modi became emotional and in tears recalled how during a terror attack Ghulam Nabi Azad was at the forefront and committed towards his service to the nation.

Recalling the memories with MP Ghulam Nabi Azad, PM Modi said,"I hope that country will benefit from him. I thank him for his service. Your opinion and your suggestion will always be welcomed."

"I am concerned that after Ghulam Nabiji, the person who is going to take the post is going to face a lot of challenges. Ghulam Nabiji not only thought of his party, but also his country. They give priority to the nation and the house. Sharad Pawarji is also in the same category," PM Modi said.

PM Modi thanks the retiring members of Rajya Sabha including veteran Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad. 

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