Describing Pranab Mukherjee as extremely knowledgeable and simple person, he said,  "Whenever I would discuss official matters with President Pranab Mukherjee he would guide me and offer constructive feedback,". He made these remarks after releasing the fourth volume of selected speeches of the President. 

Mukherjee is extremely knowledgeable and extremely simple, he said, adding that under him, the Rashtrapati Bhavan became a 'Lok Bhavan'.  "The guidance I received from President Pranab Mukherjee will help me immensely. I am sure those who worked with him feel the same," the prime minister said. Mukherjee completes his five-year term today. President-elect Ram Nath Kobind, former Bihar Governor, will assume office from Tuesday.