The Center has announced seven days of state mourning for former President Pranab Mukherjee.
New Delhi:
Pranab Mukherjee’s funeral took place today with full military honors. The former president, who had tested positive for coronavirus, died this Monday, weeks after his brain surgery. He was 84 years old.
Pranab Mukherjee’s body was brought to his official home in Delhi, 10 Rajaji Marg, for the people to pay their last respects.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his residence and paid their last respects.
Pranab Mukherjee, the greatest statesman in Indian politics, died aged 84. The former president of India, who tested positive for coronavirus, had been in a coma after brain surgery earlier this month.
“With great regret, we inform you that my father Shri Pranab Mukherjee has just passed away despite the best efforts of the RR Hospital doctors and the prayers, duas and prarthanas of people from all over India. I thank you all”, said his your son Abhijit Mukherjee.
The government has announced a seven-day state duel from August 31 to September 6.
Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee: Tributes
Pranab Mukherjee’s funeral took place today with full military honors. The former president, who had tested positive for coronavirus, died this Monday, weeks after his brain surgery. He was 84 years old.
On Tuesday, the Union Cabinet expressed its condolences and deep regret at the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee. The Cabinet was also silent for 2 minutes in his memory, according to the Ministry of the Interior (MHA).
Delhi: the last rites of the former president #PranabMukherjee being carried out at the Lodhi crematorium, by his son Abhijit Mukherjee. pic.twitter.com/1asOyutbPV
– ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Delhi: the mortal remains of the former president #PranabMukherjee being taken from his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg, to the Lodhi Crematorium.
I had tested positive for # COVID-19 and underwent surgery for a brain clot at Army Hospital (R&R) on August 10, where he passed away yesterday. pic.twitter.com/ISK1jMFOPj
– ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Delhi: Prime Minister Arvind Kejriwal pays his last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/cdL4chUQ5z
– ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan pays his last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/Ogc9f1jp3T
– ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Delhi: Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) Chairman JP Nadda pays tribute to former president #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/f0xYHByNB3
– ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Pranab Mukherjee has left a void. He was generous and kind, which used to make me forget that I am talking to the President of India. It was in his nature to make everyone his, regardless of political differences. Will always be remembered: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Pranab Mukherjee’s funeral will take place today with full military honors. The former president, who had tested positive for coronavirus, died this Monday, weeks after his brain surgery. He was 84 years old. Read here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his residence and paid his last respects to the former president.
Delhi: the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of the Army, General MM Naravane, the Chief of the Air Force, the Chief Marshal of the Air RKS Bhadauria, and the Chief Admiral of the Navy Karambir Singh, pay their last respects to the former president #PranabMukherjee, at your residence. pic.twitter.com/taBaLT9gTM
– ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Union Minister Smriti Irani shared a heartfelt post on Instagram in which she remembered former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, who died at the age of 84 in a Delhi hospital. Sharing a photo of the former president kicking a soccer ball at an event organized a few years ago, the minister said she feels blessed to have met him.
Pranab Mukherjee, the greatest statesman in Indian politics, died aged 84. The former president of India, who tested positive for coronavirus, had been in a coma after brain surgery earlier this month. Read here
Our condolences on the passing of former President Pranab Mukherjee. We stand with the people of India as they mourn the loss of a great leader who will be forever remembered in the annals of Indian history: the United States Department of State.
Delhi: Flags in Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament fly at half mast as 7-day state mourning is observed in the country after the death of the former president #PranabMukherjee. pic.twitter.com/S9iCZciIVK
– ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first to pay tribute and said it was a blessing to have Pranab Mukherjee’s leadership since he took office.
Pranab Mukherjee was admitted to the hospital on August 10 and underwent surgery the same day for the removal of a clot in the brain. He had tested positive for COVID-19 at the hospital. “On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for COVID-19 today. I ask people who have been in contact with me in the last week to please self-isolate and get tested for COVID-19,” had posted.
With a heavy heart, this is to inform you that my father Shri #PranabMukherjee He just passed away despite the best efforts of the RR Hospital doctors and the prayers, duas and prarthanas of people all over India!
Thanks to all of you 🙏– Abhijit Mukherjee (@ABHIJIT_LS) August 31, 2020
Pranab Mukherjee, the greatest statesman in Indian politics, died aged 84. The former president of India, who tested positive for coronavirus, had been in a coma after brain surgery earlier this month.
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