Image Source : PTI (FILE) Ghulam Nabi Azad retires from Rajya Sabha
Senior Congress chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday mentioned that folks will see him at many locations as he’s “free now”. Azad, who retires from Rajya Sabha on February 15 after being the chief of the opposition for over six years since June 8, 2014, mentioned that he has no want to be an MP, minister or maintain any place within the social gathering.
“I was president of the state youth Congress of Jammu and Kashmir in 1975. I worked on many positions in the party. I worked with many Prime Ministers. I consider myself fortunate that I got to work for the nation. I am happy that I was able to perform my duties honestly. I got the opportunity to understand the world and the country,” he advised ANI.
“I am totally satisfied with my work as a politician. I believe that I will continue to serve the public till I am alive,” he added.
When requested concerning the praises and greetings he acquired in Parliament, Azad mentioned, “We understand some people superficially while others in-depth. Those who understood me in-depth and saw my work over the years became emotional.”
“I am thankful to the PM, President and colleagues of the various parties who showered their praise on me and with whom I got the opportunity to work. I am thankful to all for their wishes,” he opined.
“You will see me at many places. I am free now. I have no wish to be MP, Minister or hold any position in the party. I have done enough work,” the Congress chief mentioned.
To a query about his function within the social gathering, Azad replied: “I am okay with whatever party decides. My fight is for how the party will be strengthened, my fight is not against any individual or against anyone.”
Earlier on Tuesday, the Rajya Sabha witnessed emotional scenes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the contribution of Azad to the nation.
Besdies Azad, three Rajya Sabha MPs — Shamsher Singh (BJP), Nazir Ahmed Laway (PDP) and Mohammad Fayaz (PDP) — all from Jammu and Kashmir, additionally retired from the House.
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