Pranab Mukherjee Passed Away at 84

Pranab Mukherjee Passed Away At 84
Pranab Mukherjee Passed Away at 84
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The Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee passed away at 84. Pranab Mukherjee had, earlier this month, undergone brain surgery at the Army Research and Referral hospital in the national capital. Earlier today, hospital authorities said his condition deteriorated further and he was in a state of septic shock due to a lung infection. Pranab Mukherjee, in his long political career, served as a Member of Parliament seven times, serving in the cabinet of several prime ministers. In 2012, Pranab Mukherjee was elected President of India.

“With a Heavy Heart, this is to inform you that my father Shri Pranab Mukherjee has just passed away in spite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital and prayers, duas, and Prarthana’s from people throughout India! I thank all of You,” his son Abhijit Mukherjee tweeted.

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Pranab Mukherjee Passed Away at 84

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “India grieves the passing away of Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee. He has left an indelible mark on the development trajectory of our nation. A scholar par excellence, a towering statesman, he was admired across the political spectrum & by all sections of society.”

“India grieves the passing away of Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee. He has left an indelible mark on the development trajectory of our nation. A scholar par excellence, a towering statesman, he was admired across the political spectrum and by all sections of society,” the PM said in tweets. “I was new to Delhi in 2014. From Day 1, I was blessed to have the guidance, support and blessings of Shri Pranab Mukherjee. I will always cherish my interactions with him. Condolences to his family, friends, admirers and supporters across India. Om Shanti,” he wrote.

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