A veteran Congress parliamentarian and an Opposition leader in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad signed off from Rajya Sabha on February 9, he worked for more than half a century in Congress.
Mr. Azad was totally satisfied with his work in the Indian politics and for his party congress as he said, “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,” Mr Azad told 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,” added Azad.
Mr. Azad’s speech made the members emotional in the upper house. Even the Prime Minister with tears in his eyes said that his replacement won’t be easy as it is very hard to find a one like him.
He was a Congress member from the very start when he was the chairman of block committee at the age of 24. He has been the loyalist of Gandhi’s and in recent days he has also been criticizing the lack of leadership in Congress.
With the ongoing leadership crisis in Congress, his exit will affect the Congress party significantly.
When asked about his future plans he said, “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.”
