NEW DELHI: In view of ongoing restrictions due to Covid-19, the mortal remains of former President Pranab Mukherjee arrived at the crematorium in a hearse instead of the carriage with weapons. “Due to the requirement to follow social distancing norms and other protocols related to Covid-19, the mortal remains of …
Read More »Funeral of former President Pranab Mukherjee held with state honors at Lodhi Crematorium
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 …
Read More »Pranab Mukherjee to be cremated in Delhi today
Former President Pranab Mukherjee, who died on Monday, will be cremated in New Delhi today. Mukherjee died more than 20 days after undergoing brain surgery to remove the clot. He was on the ventilator since the surgery. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defense, Mukherjee’s body will be …
Read More »State funeral for Pranab Mukherjee today; PM Modi pays the last respects
Prime Minister Modi paid his last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee. New Delhi: 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. The government and …
Read More »Pranab Mukherjee will be forever remembered in the annals of Indian history: US Department of State | India News
Pranab Mukherjee with former US President George Bush in a 2008 photo WASHINGTON DC :: The US State Department mourned the death of the former president on Monday Pranab Mukherjee, saying that he will be remembered forever in the annals of Indian history. “Our condolences on the passing of former …
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On a hot day in June, a sense of perplexity washed over congressional circles. Why was Pranabda visiting RSS headquarters to address a convention? Her daughter Sharmistha He seemed to hit the spot, saying that whatever he said, his presence would be enough for the Hindutva train to seize the …
Read More »Pranab Mukherjee, ‘dad’ of Indian politics, says goodbye at 84 | India News
NEW DELHI: Pranab Mukherjee, whose career on the national political stage began as a deputy for Rajya Sabha in 1969 and ended as president in 2017, passed away on Monday night at the age of 84, 22 days after being admitted to the Army Hospital (Investigation and Remission) in New …
Read More »Pranab da, the bipartisan Ratna of Bharat
Former President Pranab Mukherjee, recipient of the country’s highest civilian award and a towering statesman admired across partisan lines, died in a hospital in Delhi on Monday, leaving a rich legacy that he built on a five-decade public life spanning he has cemented his place as dean of Indian politics …
Read More »If Pranabda had become prime minister in 2012, the political events after 2014 would have been different: Venu Rajamony
Venu Rajamony – The Indian Ambassador to the Netherlands, who was Pranab Mukherjee’s press secretary for five years in the Presidential House, remembers him as a leader who was not only an authority on parliamentary procedures and history, but who He was also the main problem solver for Congress during …
Read More »Pranab Mukherjee Memories “Bitter-Sweet” by P Chidambaram: A Heartwarming Moment
Mr. Chidambaram defended Mr. Mukherjee for his decision to attend an RSS event (Archive) New Delhi: Congressional leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram described former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away today, as a leader with great memory, versatility, adaptability, resilience and the ability to “pick up on sensitive …
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