"He also said that Mukherjee had guided him in his first term as the prime minister in 2014.Former president Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday at the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in New Delhi.Mukherjee's health deteriorated earlier Monday after suffering a septic shock due to his lung infection.A powerful orator and scholar, Mukherjee was a Congress stalwart before being elected as India's 13th President and serving from July 2012 to 2017 in the top post.Mukherjee's health deteriorated earlier Monday after suffering a septic shock due to his lung infection.The 84-year-old was admitted to the military hospital on 10 August and also tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the surgery. -
But first and foremost, he was a true-blue politician. He was 84.His death was condoled by leaders across political lines, as well as the sports and film fraternity.Amit Shah took to twitter to say the he joined the Union Cabinet meeting via video conferencing in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to express profound sorrow on the sad demise of former President of India.Joined the Union Cabinet meeting via video conferencing in presence of Prime Minister Shri Paid tributes to respected Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He was 84. The move is as a tribute to former president Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away on Monday.The Centre has declared a seven-day national mourning period as a tribute to former president Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away on Monday, reports said.Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha said that she felt "blessed to have been born his daughter" as she bid a "final goodbye" to the former president of India who passed away on Monday.Home Minister Amit Shah said that Pranab Mukherjee's "life will always be cherished for his impeccable service and indelible contribution". Such inclination helped him to be a "BHAKTH" otherwise the BJP IT Cell coolies would have abused his name all over Social media and forums. The Bangladesh national flag will be flown half-mast that day.
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Pranab Mukherjee during his farewell ceremony in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. This, and the perceptible discomfort between him and the Gandhis, were what endeared him to the RSS and BJP and led to the famous invite to the former president to address members of the Sangh fountainhead. He was 84. Explore more on Pranab Mukherjee. - Pranab Mukherjee State funeral LATEST updates: Former president Pranab Mukherjee's last rites were performed at Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi.
Choose your reason below and click on the Report button. Pranab Mukherjee State funeral LATEST updates. Official dignitaries will pay respects from 9.15 am to 10.15 am.US Presidential candidate for the Democrats Joe Biden on Tuesday condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee and said: "President Shri Pranab Mukherjee was a devout public servant who believed deeply in the importance of our two nations tackling global challenges together.
Updated Date: "Due to the requirement of following social distancing norms and other Covid-19 related protocols, the mortal remains of the former President were taken in a hearse van instead of the normal gun carriage," Defence Ministry officials told ANI.Expressing condolences after the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said: "In his 50 years in politics, he made positive contribution to China-India relations. In view of the ongoing restrictions due to COVID-19, the mortal remains of Mukherjee arrived at the crematorium in a hearse van instead of the gun carriage There are plans for a high-level participation from Bangladesh as well, especially since Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina had a personal rapport with Mukherjee.Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed sorrow over the demise of former president Pranab Mukherjee, describing him as a "true friend" and recalling his "outstanding and unforgettable" contributions to the country's 1971 Liberation War. 13:06 (IST)
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Expressing condolences after the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said: "In his 50 years in politics, he made positive contribution to China-India relations.
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