President gives touching farewell to 'gentleman' Singh

Mukherjee, who had signed the appointment of Singh as Governor of Reserve Bank of India in 1980s, said Singh had made a mark and the country will remember it and termed himself as “fortunate” in receiving advice and support during discharge of various responsibilities.

Singh acknowledged the President's gesture by saying “forgive me if I become emotional on this occasion” and recalled his long association with Mukherjee.  “I worked with him as Member Secretary in the Planning Commission and then as RBI Governor.

The President was a valued colleague in UPA who used to shoulder burden as most experienced and senior minister.”