Vajpayee congratulates Manmohan

The outgoing PM has congratulated Manmohan on his appointment to the country's top post.

Outgoing Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has congratulated his successor Manmohan Singh on his appointment as the new Prime Minister of India.

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"The Prime Minister telephoned Manmohan Singh on Wednesday night, soon after the President appointed him as the new Prime Minister and congratulated him," an official said.

Manmohan Singh's government is expected to be sworn in on Saturday.