Pranab Mukherjee, a True-Blue Politician and the Perennial Prime Minister-in-Waiting
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee, a True-Blue Politician and the Perennial Prime Minister-in-Waiting

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Former President Pranab Mukherjee, 84, who passed away in Delhi on Monday has often been described as a statesman and a scholar. Having been consistently denied the Prime Minister’s kursi, which Mukherjee rightly felt he deserved, the diminutive leader believed his next best option was to move to the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This was interpreted as a suggestion that Mukherjee, widely seen as Indira Gandhi’s successor, be appointed Prime Minister. Mukherjee was predictably irked when he was overlooked for the Prime Minister’s post by Congress president Sonia Gandhi in 2004. As a loyal soldier of the party, Mukherjee did not waste time sulking at being overlooked for the Prime Minister’s post but he obviously did not forget it either.

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From the India Today archives (2017) | When Pranab Mukherjee thought he could be PM
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From the India Today archives (2017) | When Pranab Mukherjee thought he could be PM

India Today  

Excerpts from Pranab Mukherjee’s autobiographical account of the coalition era, The Coalition Years: 1996-2012. KESRI’S ‘MERE PAAS WAQT NAHIN HAI’ Kesri’s tenure as treasurer was sixteen years long and he became a butt of a few jokes within the AICC, with one being about his accounting procedures: ‘Na khaata, na bahi, jo Kesriji kahen wahi sahi.’ As Congress president, Sitaram …

‘Pranab knew he wouldn’t become PM,’ daughter’s book explores ex-Prez’s political stint
1 year ago

‘Pranab knew he wouldn’t become PM,’ daughter’s book explores ex-Prez’s political stint

Hindustan Times  

​NEW DELHI: A delicate and often tumultuous working relationship with Sonia Gandhi, being underwhelmed by Rahul Gandhi’s political abilities and finding him arrogant, and admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi – a new book has revealed some behind-the-scenes details of former President and veteran Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee’s life. Pranab Mukherjee was also unhappy with Sonia Gandhi’s treatment of Narasimha …

Pranab Mukherjee 87th birth anniversary: Some lesser-known facts about former India President
2 years ago

Pranab Mukherjee 87th birth anniversary: Some lesser-known facts about former India President

Firstpost  

Today, 11 December, India observes the birth anniversary of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee. Known as a stalwart in Indian politics, Pranab Mukherjee was born on 11 December 1935 in West Bengal’s Birbhum district. A very prominent personality in the history of Indian politics, Pranab Mukherjee passed away on 31 August 2020 after being hospitalised for several days. Lesser-known facts …

Pranab Mukherjee, ex president of India, paid rich tributes on death anniversary
2 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee, ex president of India, paid rich tributes on death anniversary

Hindustan Times  

Political leaders across party lines remembered and paid rich tributes to former president of India, Pranab Mukherjee, on his second death anniversary. Dearly called as "Pranab da", at times even by Prime Minister Modi, Pranab Mukherjee served as 13th president of India. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remembered him as "a man of learning and wisdom who deeply influenced …

Depended on Pranab Mukherjee for His Sagacious Advice, Guidance: Manmohan Singh
3 years, 3 months ago

Depended on Pranab Mukherjee for His Sagacious Advice, Guidance: Manmohan Singh

News 18  

Paying rich tributes to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his first death anniversary, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said he depended a great deal on his sagacious advice and guidance on various issues. Singh said Mukherjee had a long and illustrious political career spanning over five decades during which he held several important portfolios in several ministries of …

PV Narasimha Rao: From packing his bags to India's 'accidental' prime minister
3 years, 5 months ago

PV Narasimha Rao: From packing his bags to India's 'accidental' prime minister

India Today  

Mata-e-karwaan jata raha, Karwaan ke dil se ehsas-e-zyan jata raha — Allama Iqbal Even in death PV Narasimha Rao kept away from the headquarters of the party he had once headed. The former prime minister’s 9, Motilal Nehru Marg residence in Delhi was barely 200 metres away from the Congress’s 24, Akbar Road headquarters, but Rao had not once visited …

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Pranab Da’s politics: Adept at managing power games
4 years, 3 months ago

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Pranab Da’s politics: Adept at managing power games

Deccan Chronicle  

The death of former President Pranab Mukherjee on the evening of August 31 after battling medical complications, including Covid-19, has opened the debate, a rightful and meaningful one too, about Pranab Mukherjee the politician and what is to be counted as his legacy, if there is one. Some journalists had showed a bit more courage and talked about how he …

Country Lost a Distinguished Leader, Outstanding Parliamentarian: Union Cabinet on Mukherjee
4 years, 3 months ago

Country Lost a Distinguished Leader, Outstanding Parliamentarian: Union Cabinet on Mukherjee

News 18  

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday condoled the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee and said the country has lost a distinguished leader and an outstanding parliamentarian. "The cabinet expresses profound sorrow at the sad demise of Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India. In his passing away, the country has lost a distinguished leader and an outstanding parliamentarian," the Cabinet …

‘Simple Living, High Thinking': Pranab Mukherjee's Ex-physician Remembers Him as Incorruptible Statesman
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Simple Living, High Thinking': Pranab Mukherjee's Ex-physician Remembers Him as Incorruptible Statesman

News 18  

Pranab Mukherjee caught my imagination when he shared the stage with late Gundu Rao during the Rashtriya Samajwadi Party congress. Thereafter, his grasp over party politics was strong and he had a smooth sail, serving in various capacities under Congress government headed by Rajiv Gandhi, PV Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh. At that time, he was the most sought after …

Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84

Live Mint  

It’s hard to think of a politician who has held the three most important portfolios of government—finance, defence and external affairs—led the Planning Commission, worked closely with three generations of the Gandhi family and won the unreserved respect of the political opposition in a career spanning five decades. Yet, for all his accomplishments, organizational skills and cross-party popularity, Pranab Mukherjee, …

‘Pranab Da Held My Finger And Guided Me..,’ When PM Modi Heaped Praises On Pranab Mukherjee | A Look At Their Bond
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Pranab Da Held My Finger And Guided Me..,’ When PM Modi Heaped Praises On Pranab Mukherjee | A Look At Their Bond

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had always held former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, in high regard and had never hesitated from showering praises upon him at any platform. When Pranab Da was named for Bharat Ratna, the highest honour of the country, in January 2019, Prime Minister Modi had praised him for his wisdom and intellect and said that Pranab Da’s …

'Pioneering statesman, master strategist': Modi, Kovind join politicians, actors in paying tributes to Pranab Mukherjee
4 years, 3 months ago

'Pioneering statesman, master strategist': Modi, Kovind join politicians, actors in paying tributes to Pranab Mukherjee

Firstpost  

Pranab Mukherjee, who served as the 13th President of the country from 2012 to 2017, passed away on Monday at the Army’s Research and Referral Hospital. — Vice President of India August 31, 2020 Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his pictures with Pranab Mukherjee and said the former President has left an indelible mark on the development trajectory of our …

‘We Belonged To Different Ideologies But Had A Mutual Bond Of Respect,’ LK Advani Condoles Pranab Mukherjee’s Demise
4 years, 3 months ago

‘We Belonged To Different Ideologies But Had A Mutual Bond Of Respect,’ LK Advani Condoles Pranab Mukherjee’s Demise

ABP News  

T : Expressing utmost grief at the demise of former President of India Pranab Mukherjee, BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani said he was deeply saddened to condole the passing away of his “longtime and close” colleague. h e Man Who Knew Too Much: The Ups And Downs Of Pranab Da’s Relationship With The Grand Old Party Recalling his days with …

Pranab Mukherjee shall be missed across India’s political spectrum
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee shall be missed across India’s political spectrum

Live Mint  

Former president Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday about three weeks after he underwent an emergency brain surgery. He had been part of a succession of Congress governments, all the way from Indira Gandhi’s to Manmohan Singh’s, and was highly regarded across the political spectrum. Seen as an able administrator, Mukherjee was an astute leader, often considered his party’s crisis …

'Feel Blessed to be Born as Your Daughter': Sharmistha Quotes Tagore in Tribute to Pranab Mukherjee
4 years, 3 months ago

'Feel Blessed to be Born as Your Daughter': Sharmistha Quotes Tagore in Tribute to Pranab Mukherjee

News 18  

In a tribute to her father, Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away today evening, Sharmistha Mukherjee posted an emotional tweet, quoting his favourite poet Rabindranath Tagore. I feel blessed to have been born as your daughter.” “সবারে আমি প্রনাম করে যাই”I bow to all🙏 Baba, taking the liberty to quote from your favourite poet to say your final goodbye to all. …

Pranab Mukherjee: A Staunch Congressman Who Fearlessly Met Shiv Sena's Bal Thackeray, Shared Stage With RSS & Won India's Trust
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee: A Staunch Congressman Who Fearlessly Met Shiv Sena's Bal Thackeray, Shared Stage With RSS & Won India's Trust

ABP News  

The former President of India and the stalwart of Indian politics, Pranab Mukherjee after being in deep coma for days, breathed his last on Monday August 31 at Delhi's R&R Amy Hospital. Congress veteran did not re-run for Presidency owing to his conditions but made to the headlines after he accepted to appear as chief guest at a RSS event.Despite …

Pranab Mukherjee: The citizen's president who could never become the prime minister
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee: The citizen's president who could never become the prime minister

India TV News  

Pranab Mukherjee, India’s 13th president, Congress’ troubleshooter through the decades and one of the country’s most respected politicians, died on Monday after a 21-day illness and five decades in public life. A quintessential party loyalist and the trusted Man Friday of three Congress prime ministers, Mukherjee's climb up the political ladder stopped just short of his ambition to occupy 7 …

How Pranab Da, Perpetual No.2 in Many Congress Govts, Finally Stepped Ahead of PM in Protocol
4 years, 3 months ago

How Pranab Da, Perpetual No.2 in Many Congress Govts, Finally Stepped Ahead of PM in Protocol

News 18  

The summers of 2012 in Delhi was unusually hot and humid. She walked out to a posse of cameras waiting outside to announce that she has been informed by the Congress that finance minister Pranab Mukherjee is party’s first choice for the President’s post, followed by Vice President Hamid Ansari. Later in the evening, Banerjee drove down to SP President …

Never the Numero Uno in Govt, Indispensable Pranab Mukherjee Always Held Pole Position in Politics
4 years, 3 months ago

Never the Numero Uno in Govt, Indispensable Pranab Mukherjee Always Held Pole Position in Politics

News 18  

The oath-taking ceremony happened the previous evening. The same man whom Pranab had appointed the Reserve Bank of India governor two decades ago when he was the finance minister in Indira Gandhi’s cabinet. Though Pranab would burn the midnight oil drafting the common minimum programme with the Left, would head hundreds of groups of ministers, be the principal troubleshooter for …

The Man Who Knew Too Much: The Ups And Downs Of Pranab Da’s Relationship With The Grand Old Party
4 years, 3 months ago

The Man Who Knew Too Much: The Ups And Downs Of Pranab Da’s Relationship With The Grand Old Party

ABP News  

In an interview to India Today’s Editor M J Akbar in 2010, Pranab Mukherjee had predicted that he would not see himself serving under Rahul Gandhi. In the second part of his memoirs, “The Turbulent Years” by Rupa Publications, Mukherjee made several carefully nuanced comments about Rajiv Gandhi that explained his rather formal ties with Sonia and Rajiv in contrast …

PM Modi condoles Pranab Mukherjee's death, remembers him as ‘a scholar par excellence'
4 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi condoles Pranab Mukherjee's death, remembers him as ‘a scholar par excellence'

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi remembered Pranab Mukherjee as a “scholar par excellence and a towering statesman” and said that Mukherjee had made the President’s house a centre of learning, innovation, culture, science and literature. "During his political career that spanned decades, Shri Pranab Mukherjee made long-lasting contributions …

Pranab Mukherjee Death: 'A Man Of All Seasons,' Here's All You Need To Know About India's Beloved 'Pranab Da'
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee Death: 'A Man Of All Seasons,' Here's All You Need To Know About India's Beloved 'Pranab Da'

ABP News  

Former President Pranab Mukherjee Passes Away Known as "man of all seasons,” Pranab Mukherjee, was listed as Best Finance Minister in World, as per a survey of Euro money magazine in 1984. In Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government, Pranab Mukherjee, held a number of key cabinet portfolios: Defence, External Affairs and Finance ; apart from heading several Groups of Ministers …

Pranab Mukherjee: The Citizen President who could not become the people’s Prime Minister
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee: The Citizen President who could not become the people’s Prime Minister

Live Mint  

It’s hard to think of a politician who has held the three most important portfolios of government – finance, defence and external affairs – led the Planning Commission, worked closely with three generations of the Gandhi family and won the unreserved respect of the political opposition in a career spanning six decades. Yet, for all his accomplishments, organizational skills and …

Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84: A look back at former president's relationship with the Congress – Firstpost
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84: A look back at former president's relationship with the Congress – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The former president presented a detailed and candid account of the one-and-half after Indira’s death, leading up to his expulsion, in his memoir The second identity of former president Pranab Mukherjee was that of a veteran, staunch Congressman, who had steered the party away from many a roadblock in his five-decade-long career. As per one version, also quoted in Livemint, …

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away
4 years, 3 months ago

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

The Hindu  

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday afternoon after he developed a lung infection at the Army’s Research and Referral hospital where he had been admitted for a brain surgery. Close to late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Mr. Mukherjee held many ministerial positions in the government of India, including Defence, Finance, and External Affairs before he was elected President …

Pranab Mukherjee, former President, dies at 84; India declares 7-day mourning
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee, former President, dies at 84; India declares 7-day mourning

India TV News  

Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India and stalwart of Indian politics, breathed his last on Monday. Pranab Mukherjee's political career spanned 5 decades Pranab da's political career spanned five decades, the highest point of which came when he became President Of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly expressed gratitude for the guidance he got from President Pranab Mukherjee during …

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