Left out of cabinet, Rajyavardhan Rathore says 'thank you'
New Delhi: The day after outgoing Union Minister for sports and information and broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore did not find a place in the ministerial berth of Modi cabinet, Singh posted a thread of messages on Twitter praising PM Modi and his vision.
"It was a great privilege and honour to serve as a member of PM @narendramodi Ji's council of ministers. Every single moment spent with him was a testimony to his vision, energy and commitment to our great nation. My gratitude to PM Modi ji. Jai Hind," the retired army colonel wrote.
It was a great privilege and honour to serve as a member of PM @narendramodi Ji’s council of ministers. Every single moment spent with him was a testimony to his vision, energy and commitment to our great nation. My gratitude to PM Modi ji ðŸ™. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) May 31, 2019
Thanking team I&B Ministry, Rathore said:
Serving in @MIB_India allowed me to sit with great thinkers, hard working journalists and creative minds. They helped me become a better leader with their insights. I can't thank enough the team at I&B Ministry who helped us deliver our best.
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) May 31, 2019
The silver-medal winning Olympian also thanked senior BJP leaders Arun Jaitley, Venkaiah Naidu and Smriti Irani.
"Last 5 years was a great learning curve wherein I had the privilege and honour of serving with the best, Shri @arunjaitley ji @MVenkaiahNaidu ji and @smritiirani ji, my gratitude to each one of them," he added.
Last 5 years was a great learning curve wherein I had the privilege and honour of serving with the best, Shri @arunjaitley ji @MVenkaiahNaidu ji and @smritiirani ji, my gratitude to each one of them ðŸ™
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) May 31, 2019
On Thursday, Rathore also extended heartfelt congratulations towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his new cabinet.
Many congratulations to the Council of Ministers who took oath today under the leadership of Hon. PM @narendramodi Ji. May you all have a remarkable tenure in the forthcoming years and work towards strengthening our democracy.#ModiSwearingIn #ModiSarkar2
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) May 30, 2019