Touched by PM Modi's 'graciousness', says Tharoor on his praise

July 24, 2015 23:03

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor today said he was "touched" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "graciousness" in praising him for his Oxford Debate speech.

"I am very touched by his graciousness and his generosity of praise. He is a very fine orator to say these words for me. "I think we need to have the ability to respect people across party lines. We have different political values and affiliations but we can respect each other," Tharoor said.

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