By Our Special Correspondent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu saying that he was always committed to parliamentary discipline and traditions and that he knows his personal pain and discomfort whenever there are unwanted disturbances and the dignity of Parliament is degraded.
In a three-page farewell letter to Naidu, whose tenure ended on Wednesday, the vice president said, “Your energy is infectious. It can be seen in your wit and intellect. Your one-liners are widely admired. Articulation has always been one of your greatest strengths. Recalling Naidu's strengths, Modi said, "Yours has been an amazing and inspiring journey from the small alleys of Nellore to the post of Vice President."
“I know of your personal anguish and discomfort whenever there were unseemly disruptions or the dignity of the Parliament was lowered in any manner. Whenever you spoke about it, there was deep pain in your voice, conveying your worry for the long-term future of our nation and the vibrancy of the Parliament,” he said.
Mentioning the key legislation passed during his tenure as Rajya Sabha chairman, the PM said: “In the five years gone by, several historic bills have been passed and you will certainly look back at them with satisfaction. I am sure the legislations on Articles 370 and 35(A) (relating to abrogation of certain sections of Article 370), which were first tabled in the Rajya Sabha, would have made you very proud.”
Recalling Naidu's strengths, the PM said, "Yours has been an amazing and inspiring journey from the small lanes of Nellore to the post of Vice President." "When there is any challenge or setback, it strengthens your resolve to continue your work with more courage," he added.
Recalling Naidu's tenure in the BJP organization, the Prime Minister said that it was also memorable.
“As Vice President, your objective understanding of governance issues combined with your extensive ministerial experience and legislative knowledge is extremely enriching. You looked at every issue from the prism of 'Nation First' and then gave your opinion," Modi recalled.
The Prime Minister said that Vinoba Bhave's works have always impressed him. “He (Bhave) knows how to present things in a crisp manner using the most suitable words. Whenever I hear you, I see shades of that same brightness. You have the ability to mesmerize the audience and convey things in a simple manner," Modi told Naidu.
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