India's former president Pranab Mukherjee dies from COVID-19
4 years, 3 months ago

India's former president Pranab Mukherjee dies from COVID-19

ABC  

Former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee has died due to a lung infection, weeks after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. Key points: Mukherjee was sworn in as president in 2012 He was considered one of the rare Indian politicians to bridge partisan lines He resigned from the presidency two years in, following a corruption scandal He tested positive for COVID-19 on August 10 and had been in hospital since. He was valued for his ability to build consensus by exerting his charm to bring together disparate groups, though Mukherjee never won the seat of Indian political power — the Prime Ministership — despite decades of loyalty to India's establishment Congress party. But Mukherjee managed to regain his proximity to the Congress leadership and the Gandhi family, becoming one of India's most influential politicians during the 1990s and 2000s, by building a deep network of inter-party relationships. "Everybody realised he was so clever that they would rather have him as a number two than a number one," said Sanjaya Baru, a former adviser to Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's financial reforms who beat Mukherjee to the top job in 2004.

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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 …

The 'Bharat Ratnas' — Recipients Of India's Highest Civilian Honour
2 years, 3 months ago

The 'Bharat Ratnas' — Recipients Of India's Highest Civilian Honour

ABP News  

Pranab Mukherjee was born on December 11, 1935, he was the 13th President of India from 2012 until 2017. During the period 2004-2012, Mukherjee was a part of critical decisions made by the Government on a range of issues such as Administrative reforms, Right to Information, Right to Employment, Food Security, Energy Security, Information Technology and telecommunication, setting up of …

Pranab Mukherjee 86th birth anniversary: Interesting facts about the former Indian President
3 years ago

Pranab Mukherjee 86th birth anniversary: Interesting facts about the former Indian President

Firstpost  

Pranab Mukherjee, the esteemed political leader, was the go-to man of the Congress party in times of crises and played a crucial role in political issues such as the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement The birth anniversary of the 13th President of India, Pranab Mukherjee is observed on 11 December. The esteemed political leader was the go-to man of the Congress …

Pranab Mukerjee's birth anniversary: Inspirational quotes by the former President
4 years ago

Pranab Mukerjee's birth anniversary: Inspirational quotes by the former President

India Today  

Pranab Mukherjee became the 13th President of India. Mukherjee had held various significant portfolios during his political career including defence, finance, foreign affairs, revenue, shipping, transport, communications, economic affairs, commerce, and industry. On the 85th birth anniversary of Pranab Mukherjee, read some of his inspirational quotes. Inspirational quotes by Pranab Mukherjee on his 85th birth anniversary I personally believe that …

Top News of the day — September 1, 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Top News of the day — September 1, 2020

The Hindu  

Former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away on Monday, was cremated with full military honours on Tuesday. In pictures | Pranab Mukherjee | Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away | Pranab Mukherjee obituary | The end of a long walk The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed telecom companies 10 years’ time to pay their adjusted gross revenue dues to the …

Would Have Considered Performing His Last Rites in Bengal if Covid-19 Curbs Were Not in Place, Says Pranab Mukherjee's Son
4 years, 3 months ago

Would Have Considered Performing His Last Rites in Bengal if Covid-19 Curbs Were Not in Place, Says Pranab Mukherjee's Son

News 18  

Noting that many people could not attend the cremation of Pranab Mukherjee because of the COVID-19 situation, his son Abhijit Mukherjee on Tuesday said the family would have considered taking the mortal remains of the former president to West Bengal for the last rites if restrictions were not in place. “We would have considered taking his mortal remains for last …

Pranab Mukhrjee journeyed from a hamlet in Bengal to the Raisina Hill
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukhrjee journeyed from a hamlet in Bengal to the Raisina Hill

Hindustan Times  

India’s former President Pranab Mukherjee, whose public life spanned for more than five decades, died at the Army Research and Referral Hospital here on Monday. A Bharat Ratna recipient, Mukherjee leaves behind a rich legacy of old-school politics, countless friends across parties and a diary — the only chronicle of his life from a nondescript village in undivided Bengal to …

Pranab Mukherjee's mortal remains laid to rest at Delhi's Lodhi crematorium with full military honours
4 years, 3 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 …

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 …

Pranab Mukherjee’s last rites performed with full state honours at Delhi’s Lodhi crematorium
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee’s last rites performed with full state honours at Delhi’s Lodhi crematorium

Live Mint  

Former India's President Pranab Mukherjee's funeral took place today with military honours at the Lodhi Road crematorium. In view of the ongoing restrictions due to COVID-19, the mortal remains of former President Pranab Mukherjee arrived at the crematorium in a hearse van instead of the gun carriage. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, …

Mukherjee Believed Deeply in Importance of India, US Tackling Global Challenges Together: Biden
4 years, 3 months ago

Mukherjee Believed Deeply in Importance of India, US Tackling Global Challenges Together: Biden

News 18  

Pranab Mukherjee believed deeply in the importance of India and the US tackling global challenges together, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has said, condoling the death of the former president. He died of a cardiac arrest on Monday evening following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments “President Shri Pranab Mukherjee was a devout public servant who believed deeply in the …

Nation Bids Adieu to Pranab Mukherjee as Former President Laid to Rest with Full State Honours
4 years, 3 months ago

Nation Bids Adieu to Pranab Mukherjee as Former President Laid to Rest with Full State Honours

News 18  

Former President Pranab Mukherjee was cremated with full state honours at the Lodhi road electric crematorium on Tuesday afternoon. Wearing masks and maintaining a six-feet distance, people and political workers cutting across party lines stood in long queues to see the former president at his residence for one final time, as the nation observed seven-day mourning in honour of its …

Pranab Mukherjee: The end of an era
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee: The end of an era

Live Mint  

The curtain has come down on an era with the passing of former President Pranab Mukherjee. I saw Pranabda from close as my father’s senior minister in commerce; the solid back up for Indiraji when the Janata government hounded her; as my minister in the ministry of external affairs; the leader of the group on foreign affairs at Panchmarhi; drafting …

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 Mukerjee passes away at 84; Centre declares 7-day national mourning, funeral to be held in Delhi today
4 years, 3 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 …

Last rites of former President Pranab Mukherjee to be held today
4 years, 3 months ago

Last rites of former President Pranab Mukherjee to be held today

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The last rites of former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee is set to be conducted on Tuesday and his body will be laid in state at his official residence here in the national capital to enable people to pay their last homage. This will be followed by an hour's time for the general public to pay homage to …

‘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 …

Pranab Mukherjee Passes Away: Bollywood Celebs Mourn The Death Of The Former President
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee Passes Away: Bollywood Celebs Mourn The Death Of The Former President

ABP News  

India’s former President and one of the most revered politicians of the country Pranab Mukherjee, breathed his last on Monday, August 31, after several days of illness. “Pranab da” as people across and outside political circle would fondly call him, had been in coma since a brain surgery earlier this month. Kangana Ranaut tweeted, “Such a terrible news, he will …

All govt offices, institution in West Bengal to remain closed on Sep 1 as mark of respect to Pranab Mukherjee
4 years, 3 months ago

All govt offices, institution in West Bengal to remain closed on Sep 1 as mark of respect to Pranab Mukherjee

India TV News  

As a mark of respect to the departed soul of former President of India Pranab Mukherjee, West Bengal govt is keeping all govt and govt-aided offices and institutions closed tomorrow, The state home department said. Former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday at the Army Hospital Hospital where he was admitted earlier this month and had undergone surgery for …

'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. …

Centre announces 7-day state mourning on demise of Pranab Mukherjee
4 years, 3 months ago

Centre announces 7-day state mourning on demise of Pranab Mukherjee

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Central government on Monday announced seven-day state mourning on demise of former president Pranab Mukherjee. During the state mourning, from 31 August to 6 September, national flag will fly at half-mast on buildings across India and there will be no official entertainment, said Ministry of Home Affairs. "The Government of India announces with profound sorrow the death of …

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 …

Pranab Mukherjee, Former President and Congress Veteran, Passes Away at 84
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee, Former President and Congress Veteran, Passes Away at 84

News 18  

Former president Pranab Mukherjee, one of India’s most respected politicians, died on Monday at the army hospital in New Delhi. “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 prarthanas from people throughout India! “Sad …

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 …

RIP Pranab Mukherjee: Politicians, Celebrities on Twitter Condole Ex-President's Death
4 years, 3 months ago

RIP Pranab Mukherjee: Politicians, Celebrities on Twitter Condole Ex-President's Death

News 18  

Former president of India Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday evening at Delhi’s Army’s Research and Referral Hospital where he was admitted since August 10. With a Heavy Heart, this is to inform you that my father Shri #PranabMukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital & prayers,duas & prarthanas from people throughout …

Pranab Mukherjee Passes Away: PM Narendra Modi, Congress's Rahul Gandhi, Other Ministers Express Grief
4 years, 3 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee Passes Away: PM Narendra Modi, Congress's Rahul Gandhi, Other Ministers Express Grief

ABP News  

India grieves the passing away of Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee. pic.twitter.com/gz6rwQbxi6 — Narendra Modi August 31, 2020 पूर्व राष्ट्रपति, श्री प्रणब मुखर्जी के स्वर्गवास के बारे में सुनकर हृदय को आघात पहुंचा। उनका देहावसान एक युग की समाप्ति है। श्री प्रणब मुखर्जी के परिवार, मित्र-जनों और सभी देशवासियों के प्रति मैं गहन शोक-संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ। — President of …

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 …

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 …

Former President Pranab Mukherjee Dies at 84, Funeral in Delhi Today Amid Covid-19 Protocol
4 years, 3 months ago

Former President Pranab Mukherjee Dies at 84, Funeral in Delhi Today Amid Covid-19 Protocol

News 18  

Former president Pranab Mukherjee, statesman, scholar and one of India’s most respected leaders across the political spectrum, died on Monday evening following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments. As condolences poured in for India’s 13th president, who served as the country’s first citizen from 2012 to 2017, President Ram Nath Kovind described Mukherjee’s demise as the passing of an era. …

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 …

Former President Pranab Mukherjee's Health Declines, in 'Septic Shock', Says Hospital
4 years, 3 months ago

Former President Pranab Mukherjee's Health Declines, in 'Septic Shock', Says Hospital

News 18  

The health of India’s former President Pranab Mukherjee deteriorated on Sunday night and is currently in “septic shock”, said hospital authorities on Monday. “There is a decline in the medical condition of Hon’ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee since yesterday,” said Army Hospital, where the former President and Congress stalwart is admitted, in Delhi Cantonment. “Former President Pranab Mukherjee underwent a successful …

Nation mourns as former President and Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84
4 years, 3 months ago

Nation mourns as former President and Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84

India Today  

Pranab Mukherjee, former president of India and veteran Congressman passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness. Nation mourns for Pranab Mukherjee President Ram Nath Kovind said in a tweet, "The nation mourns losing one of its worthiest sons. — President of India August 31, 2020 "India grieves the passing away of Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee. Union Ministers Nitin …

Decline in Pranab Mukherjee's medical condition, says hospital
4 years, 3 months ago

Decline in Pranab Mukherjee's medical condition, says hospital

India Today  

The medical condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee has declined, according to the Army Hospital in New Delhi. In a statement on Monday, the hospital said that Pranab Mukherjee is in septic shock due to his lung infection. "There is a decline in the medical condition of Pranab Mukherjee since yesterday. The 84-year-old was admitted to the Army's Research and …

Pranab Mukherjee Continues to be on Ventilator Support, Health Being Constantly Monitored: Hospital
4 years, 4 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee Continues to be on Ventilator Support, Health Being Constantly Monitored: Hospital

News 18  

The condition of former president Pranab Mukherjee remained unchanged on Sunday and he continued to be on ventilator support, doctors attending to him said. The doctors at the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi Cantonment said the health of the former president is being closely monitored by a team of specialists. His son Abhijit Mukherjee said he visited the …

Condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged
4 years, 4 months ago

Condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged

Live Mint  

The condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged and he is deeply comatose, the Army's Research and Referral hospital said Thursday in a medical bulletin. "The condition of Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged this morning, He is deeply comatose with stable vital parameters and he continues to be on ventilatory support," the medical bulletin said. Earlier in the day, Mukherjee’s …

Pranab Mukherjee's Condition Remains Unchanged, Continues to be on Ventilator Support: Hospital
4 years, 4 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee's Condition Remains Unchanged, Continues to be on Ventilator Support: Hospital

News 18  

The condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged and he is deeply comatose, the Army's Research and Referral hospital said on Thursday. Doctors attending on him said Mukherjee has stable vital parameters and he continues to be on ventilator support. "The condition of Shri Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged this morning, He is deeply comatose with stable vital parameters and …

Pranab Mukherjee continues to be on ventilator, deeply comatose, hospital says
4 years, 4 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee continues to be on ventilator, deeply comatose, hospital says

India TV News  

Former President Pranab Mukherjee continues to be on ventilatory support. Army R&R Hospital said that Mukherjee is deeply comatose with stable vital parameters. "The condition of Honorable Shri Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged this morning. He is deeply comatose with stable vital parameters and continues to be on ventilatory support," the hospital said in a statement today.

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