Updated On: 01 August, 2023 12:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said that it was “a matter of pride for us” when leaders of other countries take Prime Minister Narednra Modi’s autograph and respect him. He said that some call him boss and some touch his feet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais, CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on his arrival, in Pune, Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023. Photo/PMO
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said that it was “a matter of pride for us” when leaders of other countries take Prime Minister Narednra Modi’s autograph and respect him. He said that some call him boss and some touch his feet.
"It is a matter of pride for us when leaders of other countries take his (PM Modi`s) autography and respect him. Some call him boss and some touch his feet," he said addressing Lokmanya Tilak National Award ceremony in Pune.