President Pranab Mukherjee lauds PM Narendra Modi, says he is a quick learner

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the latter is a quick learner, and he has the tendency to pick things in no time.

While speaking at a media conclave, Mukherjee said Modi has his own way of dealing things and he has managed the economic complexity sans having any experience on the national level.

"Have also been deeply impressed by focussed approach, energy and capacity for hard work of PM Modi," the President said.

Have also been deeply impressed by focussed approach, energy and capacity for hard work of PM Modi: Pranab Mukherjeee at an event in Mumbai

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Mukherjee also extolled the "personal touch" former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee imparted to his interactions with opposition leaders.

Terming Vajpayee as a leader in the Nehruvian mould, the President said he had many "sterling" human qualities and always combined courtesy with political sagacity.

"He was an able politician who added a personal touch to his interaction with all opposition leaders. He successfully led an NDA coalition comprising different parties with leaders holding divergent views as Prime Minister for over six years," Mukherjee said. 

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