Prime Minister Modi tweeted tributes after the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee was announced (file)
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted a heartfelt tribute to Pranab Mukherjee on Monday, minutes after the former president’s death was announced, saying that he had been “blessed” to receive support and guidance from Mukherjee when he became prime minister in 2014 and It was “new to Delhi”.
Praising him as a “quintessential scholar … an imposing statesman” and someone who was admired across partisan lines, Prime Minister Modi said the nation will deeply feel the loss of Mukherjee.
“India mourns the passing of Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He has left an indelible mark on our nation’s development trajectory. A quintessential scholar, a prominent statesman, he was admired across the political spectrum and by all sectors of the nation. society, “PM Modi tweeted.
“I was new to Delhi in 2014. From day one, I was fortunate to have the guidance, support and blessings of Shri Pranab Mukherjee. I will always appreciate my interactions with him. Condolences to his family, friends, fans and supporters throughout India … Om Shanti, “said the Prime Minister in a series of four tweets.
India mourns the passing of Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee. It has left an indelible mark on our nation’s development trajectory. A scholar par excellence, an imposing statesman, he was admired across the political spectrum and by all sectors of society. pic.twitter.com/gz6rwQbxi6
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2020
The prime minister said that Mr. Mukherjee had made “lasting contributions (to) key economic and strategic ministries” during his long career and remembered him as a “prominent parliamentarian”.
“During his political career that spanned decades, Shri Pranab Mukherjee made lasting contributions in key economic and strategic ministries. He was an outstanding MP, always well prepared, extremely articulate and resourceful,” said the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Modi also praised Mr. Mukherjee for making the official residence of the president, Rashtrapati Bhavan, “more accessible to ordinary citizens.”
I was new to Delhi in 2014. From day one, I was blessed to have the guidance, support and blessings of Shri Pranab Mukherjee. I will always appreciate my interactions with him. Condolences to his family, friends, fans and supporters across India. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/cz9eqd4sDZ
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2020
“As President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee made Rashtrapati Bhavan even more accessible to ordinary citizens. He made the President’s house a center of learning, innovation, culture, science and literature. I will never forget his wise advice on key issues of politics. “PM Modi tweeted.
Pranab Mukherjee, 84, died at the Army Army Research and Reference Hospital in Delhi, where he was admitted on August 10 and underwent brain surgery, after which he developed complications: lung infection and kidney dysfunction.
Mukherjee, who served as the nation’s president from 2012 to 2017 and received the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, also tested positive for the coronavirus.
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