Modi govt to set up ex-president Pranab Mukherjee’s memorial at ‘Rashtriya Smriti’; daughter Sharmistha thanks PM
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Modi govt to set up ex-president Pranab Mukherjee’s memorial at ‘Rashtriya Smriti’; daughter Sharmistha thanks PM

Live Mint  

The government has decided to set up a memorial for former president Pranab Mukherjee at the 'Rashtriya Smriti' area complex. Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of the former president, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and thanked him for honouring her father. "The Competent Authority has approved the earmarking of a designated site within the 'Rashtriya Smriti' complex for erecting a Samadhi of Late Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India," the government said in a letter to Sharmistha Mukherjee informing her of the decision. "Immensely touched by this unexpected but truly gracious gesture by PM," Sharmistha Mukherjee said in a post on X, while sharing her pictures of the meeting with the prime minister.

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DC Edit | Pranab memorial: Act of grace
5 days, 22 hours ago

DC Edit | Pranab memorial: Act of grace

Deccan Chronicle  

Having decided to build a memorial for former President Pranab Mukherjee, the Union government has chosen a site for it at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in Rajghat. The way in which the Congress Party politicised the issue over a spot to cremate former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and to find a site for his memorial had left a bad taste …

Centre approves site for former President Pranab Mukherjee's memorial, his daughter Sharmistha thanks PM Modi
1 week ago

Centre approves site for former President Pranab Mukherjee's memorial, his daughter Sharmistha thanks PM Modi

India TV News  

The Centre on Tuesday approved the earmarking of a designated site within the "Rashtriya Smriti" complex for erecting a Samadhi of Late Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India Author. "The Competent Authority has approved the earmarking of a designated site within the "Rashtriya Smriti" complex for erecting a Samadhi of Late Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India," a letter …

Centre allots site for Pranab Mukherjee's memorial, his daughter thanks PM
1 week ago

Centre allots site for Pranab Mukherjee's memorial, his daughter thanks PM

India Today  

The Central government has allocated land at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal within the Rajghat complex in Delhi for a memorial dedicated to former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away in August 2020. Mukherjee's daughter, Sharmistha Mukherjee, expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the decision, calling it a "gracious" and "unexpected" gesture. She noted that the Congress Working …

‘Rahul’s bhakt-chelas who call my father sanghi’: Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmistha slams Congress, brother Abhijit
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2 weeks ago

‘Rahul’s bhakt-chelas who call my father sanghi’: Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmistha slams Congress, brother Abhijit

Live Mint  

Sharmistha Mukherjee, the daughter of former president Pranab Mukherjee, has once again slammed the Congress party and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi amid the row over memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who passed away last week. By their convoluted logic, Rahul then should be seen as his accomplice,” Mukherjee wrote on X. Mukherjee fresh remarks come days after …

Sharmistha Mukherjee slams Rahul Gandhi's 'bhakt-chelas', defends late father's honour amid sibling rivalry
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2 weeks ago

Sharmistha Mukherjee slams Rahul Gandhi's 'bhakt-chelas', defends late father's honour amid sibling rivalry

India TV News  

Former President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter, Sharmistha Mukherjee, has lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's loyalists and targeted her brother Abhijit Mukherjee for defending the Congress. Taking a jab from Rahul Gandhi's loyalists, Sharmistha questioned their views and cited her father's visit to the RSS headquarters during the 2018 Parliament session and Rahul Gandhi's controversial hug with Prime Minister Narendra …

Pranab Mukherjee's daughter takes ‘real rot’ jibe at Congress: ‘Why no CWC…’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Pranab Mukherjee's daughter takes ‘real rot’ jibe at Congress: ‘Why no CWC…’

Hindustan Times  

Sharmistha Mukherjee, the daughter of former president Pranab Mukherjee, alleged that the Congress party is in a “sad state of affairs” and called for “serious introspection”. In an interview with PTI, she also alleged that party workers feel alienated from its top leadership due to the “current state of affairs” and the lack of an “ideology” among top Congress leaders. …

BJP dredges up PV Narasimha Rao as Congress claims 'insult' to Manmohan Singh
2 weeks, 2 days ago

BJP dredges up PV Narasimha Rao as Congress claims 'insult' to Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to the Congress's accusation that the Central government insulted ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by not allocating a spot for his memorial, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday dredged up former PM PV Narasimha Rao's funeral, claiming the Gandhi family has never accorded respect to non-Gandhi Congress politicians. Union minister Pralhad Joshi rejected the Congress accusation that the Centre insulted …

Sharmistha Mukherjee criticises Congress for not calling condolence meeting for Pranab Mukherjee
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Sharmistha Mukherjee criticises Congress for not calling condolence meeting for Pranab Mukherjee

Op India  

On 27th December, Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for proposing to create a separate memorial in Delhi for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Thats utter rubbish as I learned later from baba’s diaries that on KR Narayanan’s death, CWC was called & condolence msg was drafted by baba only https://t.co/nbYCF7NsMB — …

‘Utter rubbish…’: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha slams Congress amid Manmohan Singh memorial row
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Utter rubbish…’: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha slams Congress amid Manmohan Singh memorial row

Hindustan Times  

Former president Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee has slammed the Congress for not holding a Congress Working Committee meeting after her father's demise. Her comments come after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demanded a funeral place for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh where a memorial could be built. Congress-MHA back and forth on Manmohan Singh memorial The Congress on Friday said …

PM remembers Atal Vajpayee on 100th birth anniversary: Stands tall as statesman
2 weeks, 6 days ago

PM remembers Atal Vajpayee on 100th birth anniversary: Stands tall as statesman

India Today  

On the occasion of Good Governance Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary, hailing him as the architect of India's transition into the 21st century. "Respectful tributes to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji on his 100th birth anniversary. àäªàå‚àä°àåàäµ àäªàåàä°àäçàä¾àäèàä®àä‚àääàåàä°àå€ àä­àä¾àä°àää àä°àääàåàäè àä àäŸàä² …

President Murmu, PM Modi pay floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial
4 months, 4 weeks ago

President Murmu, PM Modi pay floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial

India TV News  

Union Ministers and leaders from across the NDA paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his sixth death anniversary at the Sadaiv Atal Memorial in New Delhi on Friday, August 16. 'President Murmu, PM Modi attend prayer meet' President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the prominent figures who attended …

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ahead of swearing-in ceremony | WATCH
7 months ago

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ahead of swearing-in ceremony | WATCH

India TV News  

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, to be held at Rashtrapati Bhawan today, PM-designate Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Significantly, from Rajghat, the PM-designate then arrived at the Sadaiv Atal memorial and paid tributes to former Prime Minister and BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It is pertinent to note that ahead of his swearing-in ceremony in 2019 also, Narendra …

PM Modi pays homage to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary: 'My tributes'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi pays homage to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary: 'My tributes'

India TV News  

Rajiv Gandhi death anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 33rd death anniversary. In an X post, PM Modi said, "On his death anniversary, my tributes to our former PM Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji." Rahul Gandhi remembers father Rajiv Gandhi Earlier in the day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress …

‘Gandhi-Nehru family didn't…’: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter questions Congress's current ideology
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Gandhi-Nehru family didn't…’: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter questions Congress's current ideology

Hindustan Times  

Sharmistha Mukherjee, the daughter of former president Pranab Mukherjee, on Tuesday questioned the current ideology of the Congress, a day after she said the party should look outside the Nehru-Gandhi family for its leadership. Responding to a comment on her social media handle X, Sharmistha Mukherjee, a former Congress leader, said the Congress or the Gandhi-Nehru family didn’t give Pranab …

Just Like That | Pranab Mukherjee: Up and close, and candid
1 year ago

Just Like That | Pranab Mukherjee: Up and close, and candid

Hindustan Times  

In this column in January 2023, I mentioned that Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, was planning to write a book on her father, based on his personal diaries. His face became red, and he shouted, ‘Who does he think he is?’” According to Sharmistha’s book, Pranab said that Rahul has “all the arrogance of the Gandhi-Nehru lineage, …

Evening brief: Cong slams SFI over Kerala guv alleged assault; what ex-prez Pranab said on Modi, book reveals, more
1 year, 1 month ago

Evening brief: Cong slams SFI over Kerala guv alleged assault; what ex-prez Pranab said on Modi, book reveals, more

Hindustan Times  

A political controversy erupted in Kerala as the Student Federation of India protested against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. Sharmistha Mukherjee's recent book, "Pranab, My Father: A Daughter's Reflections," delves into the personal diary of her father, Pranab Mukherjee, the former president and lifelong Congressman. Sharmistha also hints at perceived "trust deficits" within the Congress hierarchy, speculating on Sonia Gandhi's preferences …

PM Modi writes to Chhattisgarh girl thanking her for his sketch
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi writes to Chhattisgarh girl thanking her for his sketch

Live Mint  

In a heartwarming gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged a young girl's sketch, which she held up during his rally in Kanker, Chhattisgarh on November 2. In the letter addressed to Akanksha, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude, saying, “Dear Akanksha, Good luck and blessings. Thank you very much for this loving expression.” PM Modi further encouraged Akanksha, stating, "May …

Telugu state leaders send condolence messages to PM on his mother\'s death
2 years ago

Telugu state leaders send condolence messages to PM on his mother\'s death

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad/Vijayawada: Condolence messages poured in from top leaders in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh following the passing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Heeraben Modi on Friday. In Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressing sorrow, said he shared the Prime Minister’s personal grief and extended his heartfelt condolences. In this hour of grief, my deepest condolences to the …

PM Modi’s mother Hiraben’s death | Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabusan Harichandan expresses profound grief; condolences pour in
2 years ago

PM Modi’s mother Hiraben’s death | Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabusan Harichandan expresses profound grief; condolences pour in

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabusan Harichandan has expressed profound grief and sadness over the passing away of Hiraben Modi, mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the early hours on December 30. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has also expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of Mr. Modi’s mother. The Telugu Desam Party national president …

World leaders offer condolences to PM Modi over demise of his mother
2 years ago

World leaders offer condolences to PM Modi over demise of his mother

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ among others on Friday condoled the demise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Hiraben Modi. Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal took to the micro-blogging site and wrote, “I’m deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Smt. Heeraba Modi, loving mother of Prime …

PM Modi Arrives At Mother Heeraben's Gandhinagar Home After Her Demise: Watch
2 years ago

PM Modi Arrives At Mother Heeraben's Gandhinagar Home After Her Demise: Watch

ABP News  

After the demise of mother Heeraben at the age of 100, the Prime Minister reached her residence in Gandhinagar. The Prime Minister was in West Bengal where he flagged off the Vande Bharat train, and left for Ahmedebad upon getting the news of his mother's demise. #WATCH | Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the residence of his late …

PM Modi, Rajnath, Heeraben Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath Among Others Express Grief After PM Modi's Mother Heeraben Passes Away
2 years ago

PM Modi, Rajnath, Heeraben Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath Among Others Express Grief After PM Modi's Mother Heeraben Passes Away

ABP News  

New Delhi: Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday expressed grief on the demise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi. — Rajnath Singh December 30, 2022 During his address in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram Rajnath Singh said, PM Modi's mother Hiraben Modi passed away today. I pay homage to her: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pic.twitter.com/MnrTaIInS1 — ANI December 30, 2022 Uttar …

'My deepest condolences and love': Rahul Gandhi tweets on Heeraba's demise
2 years ago

'My deepest condolences and love': Rahul Gandhi tweets on Heeraba's demise

India Today  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed his condolences over the passing away of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraba, aged 100, in Ahmedabad on Friday. àäªàåàä°àäçàä¾àäèàä®àä‚àääàåàä°àå€ àäèàä°àå‡àä‚àäæ àä®àå‹àäæàå€ àäœàå€ àä•àå€ àä®àä¾àääàä¾àäœàå€, àä¶àåàä°àå€àä®àääàå€ àä¹àå€àä°àä¾ àä¬àä¾ àä•àå‡ àäèàä¿àäçàäè àä•àä¾ àä¸àä®àä¾àäšàä¾àä° àä àääàåàäïàä‚àää àäæàåàäƒàä–àäæ àä¹àåˆàåä àä‡àä¸ àä®àåàä¶àåàä•àä¿àä² àä¸àä®àäï àä®àå‡àä‚, àä®àåˆàä‚ àä‰àäèàåàä¹àå‡àä‚ àä”àä° àä‰àäèàä•àå‡ àäªàä°àä¿àäœàäèàå‹àä‚ àä•àå‹ àä àäªàäèàå€ àä—àä¹àä°àå€ àä¸àä‚àäµàå‡àäæàäèàä¾àäàä‚ àä”àä° àäªàåàäïàä¾àä° àäµàåàäïàä•àåàää àä•àä°àääàä¾ àä¹àå‚àä‚àåä …

Indira Gandhi birth anniversary: PM Modi, Mallikarjun Kharge, others pay tributes to Iron lady
2 years, 1 month ago

Indira Gandhi birth anniversary: PM Modi, Mallikarjun Kharge, others pay tributes to Iron lady

India TV News  

Indira Gandhi birth anniversary : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Congress leaders on Saturday paid tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her 105th birth anniversary. Remembering her, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "Tributes to our former PM Mrs Indira Gandhi Ji on her birth anniversary." "Paid floral tributes to the Iron Lady of India, former Prime Minister …

Pranab Mukherjee's mortal remains laid to rest at Delhi's Lodhi crematorium with full military honours
4 years, 4 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee's mortal remains laid to rest at Delhi's Lodhi crematorium with full military honours

Firstpost  

In view of the ongoing restrictions due to COVID-19, the mortal remains of Mukherjee arrived at the crematorium in a hearse van instead of the gun carriage Former president Pranab Mukherjee was cremated with full state honours at the Lodhi Road electric crematorium in Delhi on Tuesday afternoon. Joined the Union Cabinet meeting via video conferencing in presence of Prime …

Pranab Mukerjee passes away at 84; Centre declares 7-day national mourning, funeral to be held in Delhi today
4 years, 4 months ago

Pranab Mukerjee passes away at 84; Centre declares 7-day national mourning, funeral to be held in Delhi today

Firstpost  

Mukherjee, who was admitted to the Army’s Research and Referral Hospital on 10 August and was operated for a removal of a clot in the brain the same day, is survived by two sons and a daughter. India’s 13th president, Pranab Mukherjee, one of India’s most respected leaders across the political spectrum, died on Monday evening following a 21-day battle …

India’s former president Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84 after testing positive for coronavirus
4 years, 4 months ago

India’s former president Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84 after testing positive for coronavirus

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s former president Pranab Mukherjee …

'Feel Blessed to be Born as Your Daughter': Sharmistha Quotes Tagore in Tribute to Pranab Mukherjee
4 years, 4 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 still critical, daughter Sharmistha remembers Bharat Ratna honour last year
4 years, 5 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee still critical, daughter Sharmistha remembers Bharat Ratna honour last year

India Today  

Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee has written on Twitter that it was exactly a year ago that her father was conferred with the Bharat Ratna and now he is critically ill. As Pranab Mukherjee’s health worsened and continues to be critical, Sharmistha Mukherjee tweeted, “Last year 8 August was 1 of d happiest day 4 me …

Love and gratitude: Priyanka, Rahul pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary
5 years, 7 months ago

Love and gratitude: Priyanka, Rahul pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

India TV News  

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday paid tribute to his father and former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 28th death anniversary, calling him a “gentle and an affectionate person”. On his death anniversary, I remember my father with love & gratitude.” Congress general secretary of eastern Uttar Pradesh Priyanka Gandhi too shared a poem with an image where she …

Rajiv Gandhi’s death anniversary: ‘Gentle, loving, kind,’ says Rahul Gandhi; Priyanka tweets about her ‘hero’
5 years, 7 months ago

Rajiv Gandhi’s death anniversary: ‘Gentle, loving, kind,’ says Rahul Gandhi; Priyanka tweets about her ‘hero’

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Rahul Gandhi and general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra paid their tributes to their father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 28th death anniversary on Tuesday. Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, party chief Rahul Gandhi and general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pay tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 28th death anniversary, at his memorial …

Daughter lights Atal Behari Vajpayee's pyre
6 years, 4 months ago

Daughter lights Atal Behari Vajpayee's pyre

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a wreath on the bier of former PM Atal Behari Vajpayee, chants of “Modi Modi” rent the air at the Rashtryia Smriti Sthal in the national capital. It was at about 4.45 pm when amid the chanting of Vedic mantras Vajpayee’s foster daughter Namita Kaul Bhattacharya lit the funeral pyre of the …

Rahul Gandhi tries to teach lesson in ‘magnanimity’, gets reminded of his family legacy of pettiness
6 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi tries to teach lesson in ‘magnanimity’, gets reminded of his family legacy of pettiness

Op India  

Following the demise of Tamil Nadu’s former chief minister M. Karunanidhi last night, a controversy erupted over the burial of the mortal remains of the DMK patriarch. Congress President Rahul Gandhi, who had smiled eerily while visiting the ailing Kalaignar a few days back, took this as an opportunity to try and score a political brownie point by asking the …

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