Former President Parnab Mukherjee Pasees Away

Former President Parnab Mukherjee Pasees Away 

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday evening after prolonged illness. He was 84. The former president was admitted to the Army’s Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi Cantonment on August 10 and was operated the same day for removal of a clot in his brain. He later developed a lung infection. “With a heavy heart, this is to inform you that my father Shri Pranab Mukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of doctors of RR Hospital and prayers, duas and prathanas from people throughout India. I thank all of you,” his son Abhijit Mukherjee tweeted. President Ram Nath Kovind condoled the death of his predecessor Pranab Mukherjee saying his demise is the passing of an era and the nation mourns losing one of its worthiest sons. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over Pranab Mukherjee’s demise. The PM described him as a scholar par excellence and a towering statesman who was admired across the political spectrum. He said that Pranab Mukherjee has left an indelible mark on the nation’s development trajectory. Pranab Mukherjee was the 13th President of India from 2012 to 2017.