Ambala, Aug. 31 -- Haryana Minister Anil Vij on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his empathy and active engagement with citizens, describing him as the only Prime Minister who consistently remains a "companion" to the people in times of both joy and hardship.

Speaking to reporters about the 125th episode of PM Modi's monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', Vij said, "Prime Minister Modi is the first Prime Minister of any country in the world who consistently remains a companion in the joys and sorrows of the people... In this 125th episode, he also expressed his condolences for the recent monsoon disaster... Along with that, he also appreciated those soldiers, institutions, and people who stepped forward to save people fro...