Sharmistha Mukherjee criticises Congress for not calling condolence meeting for Pranab Mukherjee
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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 — Sharmistha Mukherjee December 27, 2024 In a post on X, Sharmistha pointed out that when her father, former President Mukherjee, passed away in August 2020, Congress did not even bother to call the Congress Working Committee for a condolence meeting. In her post, she wrote, “When Baba passed away, Congress didn’t even bother to call CWC for a condolence meeting. In a press release, the MHA noted, “This morning, the Government received a request to allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh from the Congress Party President.

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Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha slams Rahul Gandhi's ‘bhakt-chelas’, hits back at brother for defending Congress
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Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha slams Rahul Gandhi's ‘bhakt-chelas’, hits back at brother for defending Congress

Hindustan Times  

Sharmistha Mukherjee, the daughter of former president Pranab Mukherjee, has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's loyalists and also, hit back at own brother, Abhijit Mukherjee on Monday, days after she alleged that no CWC meeting was convened after her father's demise. Sharmistha Mukherjee also challenged Rahul Gandhi's “Bhakt-chelas”, who allegedly called Pranab Mukherjee “Sanghi” for his visit to Rashtriya Swayamsevak …

Abhijit Mukherjee counters sister, says Covid-19 curbs in place when Pranab died
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Abhijit Mukherjee counters sister, says Covid-19 curbs in place when Pranab died

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Abhijit Mukherjee, son of former President Pranab Mukherjee, on Monday responded to his sister Sharmistha Mukherjee’s criticism of the Congress party, saying restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic prevented gatherings, including a rally planned by Congress, at the time of their father’s death in August 2020. Sharmistha Mukherjee has cited Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s proposal for a memorial …

BJP leaders hit back at Congress claims on funeral protocol for Manmohan Singh
2 days, 11 hours ago

BJP leaders hit back at Congress claims on funeral protocol for Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Three days after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s death, the political tussle over the protocol followed at his funeral continued on Sunday, with Union ministers hitting out at the Congress for engaging in “shameful politics” over the demise of the former PM. “The shameful politics being done by the Congress party and its leaders over the sad demise of the …

Navjot Sidhu writes to President Murmu for Manmohan Singh memorial
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Navjot Sidhu writes to President Murmu for Manmohan Singh memorial

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to direct the Centre to raise a memorial for former prime minister Manmohan Singh at the Raj Ghat complex. BJP president J P Nadda responding to the Congress’ accusations, saying the Centre has decided to allocate space for Manmohan Singh’s memorial and informed his family …

DC Edit | Bickering over memorial for Manmohan shameful
2 days, 13 hours ago

DC Edit | Bickering over memorial for Manmohan shameful

Deccan Chronicle  

The unseemly controversy around the spot where former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was to be cremated and a memorial for him was to be built must end at the earliest, lest it be seen as a great affront to the memory of a man who always kept the interest of the nation above all else and never engaged in self-promotion. …

Fact Check: Viral Posts Making False Claim That Rahul Gandhi Did Not Attend Manmohan Singh Funeral
2 days, 13 hours ago

Fact Check: Viral Posts Making False Claim That Rahul Gandhi Did Not Attend Manmohan Singh Funeral

ABP News  

CLAIM: Members from Congress party or the Gandhi family did not attend Manmohan Sing's funeral FACT CHECK: This is false. Viral posts falsely claim that senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra did not attend former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s funeral. BOOM found several visuals from live footage of Singh's funeral, where many senior Congress leaders …

Pranab Mukherjee's daughter takes ‘real rot’ jibe at Congress: ‘Why no CWC…’
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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
3 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 …

India bids goodbye to former stalwart prime minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral
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India bids goodbye to former stalwart prime minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral

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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 bid farewell to its …

JP Nadda's ‘super PM jibe’ as Congress mounts attack on BJP over Manmohan Singh's funeral
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JP Nadda's ‘super PM jibe’ as Congress mounts attack on BJP over Manmohan Singh's funeral

Hindustan Times  

Hours after the Congress intensified its attack on the Centre over the handling of former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s funeral at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat and demand for his memorial, Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda accused the part of doing “cheap politics”. “The Congress, which never gave real respect to Manmohan Singh when he was alive, is now playing politics …

Congress, BJP Clash Over Manmohan Singh’s Last Rites
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Congress, BJP Clash Over Manmohan Singh’s Last Rites

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The war of words between the Congress and the BJP escalated on Saturday after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's last rites were performed at the Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated memorial site. The Congress party claimed that no news agencies except the Doordarshan were allowed, which only focused on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister …

SP, BSP caution against politics over Manmohan Singh's funeral, memorial
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SP, BSP caution against politics over Manmohan Singh's funeral, memorial

Deccan Chronicle  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati have urged the central government to avoid any political controversy over the funeral and memorial of former prime minister Manmohan Singh. His last rites will take place with full state honours at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi at 11.45 am.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

‘Utter rubbish…’: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha slams Congress amid Manmohan Singh memorial row
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4 days, 4 hours 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 …

Govt releases factsheet regarding memorial for Manmohan Singh
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Govt releases factsheet regarding memorial for Manmohan Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

The Government has decided to allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister late Dr Manmohan Singh, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Friday.According to the MHA, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, immediately after the Cabinet meeting, communicated to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge that the Government will allocate space for the memorial. "Today morning, Government received a request …

Govt to allocate space for Manmohan Singh's memorial: MHA
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Govt to allocate space for Manmohan Singh's memorial: MHA

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government will allocate space for a memorial of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and this has been communicated to his family and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the Union home ministry said on Friday night. In a late-night release titled "Facts of the matter regarding memorial for Former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh", the ministry said the …

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours
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Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: The last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh were performed at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat crematorium. Manmohan Singh passed away at 92 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday night. Singh, who was India’s 13th prime minister and the first Sikh to hold the coveted post, headed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government …

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours
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4 days, 7 hours ago

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: The last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh were performed at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat crematorium. Manmohan Singh passed away at 92 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday night. Singh, who was India’s 13th prime minister and the first Sikh to hold the coveted post, headed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government …

Amid Manmohan Singh's memorial row, Pranab Mukherjee's daughter's dig at Congress
4 days, 7 hours ago

Amid Manmohan Singh's memorial row, Pranab Mukherjee's daughter's dig at Congress

India Today  

Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee and a former Congress member, criticised the party for demanding a separate memorial space for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while failing to convene a Working Committee meeting to condole her father's death. Her remarks come amidst a fresh controversy surrounding the Congress's appeal for a dedicated memorial for former Prime Minister …

Centre breaks deadlock with late-night nod for Manmohan Singh's memorial
4 days, 7 hours ago

Centre breaks deadlock with late-night nod for Manmohan Singh's memorial

India Today  

In a late-night development, the Centre agreed to locate space for a memorial of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after a war of words broke out between the BJP and the Congress. In a late-night release titled "Facts of the matter regarding a memorial for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh", the ministry said the government had received a request …

Centre insulted Manmohan Singh: Rahul Gandhi on ex-PM's funeral at crematorium
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4 days, 7 hours ago

Centre insulted Manmohan Singh: Rahul Gandhi on ex-PM's funeral at crematorium

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the BJP 'insulted' former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by allegedly denying the party's request to conduct his last rites at a designated site where a memorial could be built. "The great son of Mother India and the first Prime Minister of the Sikh community, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji has been totally insulted …

Manmohan Singh funeral: Congress slams Centre over ex-PM's memorial, BJP hits back
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4 days, 7 hours ago

Manmohan Singh funeral: Congress slams Centre over ex-PM's memorial, BJP hits back

India Today  

The row over holding the last rites of Manmohan Singh at a public crematorium has intensified following the funeral, with Congress leaders accusing the Centre of insulting the former Prime Minister. "The great son of Mother India and the first Prime Minister of the Sikh community, Dr Manmohan Singh ji, has been totally insulted by the present government by performing …

Union Cabinet Mourns Death of Manmohan Singh
4 days, 13 hours ago

Union Cabinet Mourns Death of Manmohan Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Friday condoled the passing of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, hailing him as an eminent statesman and a distinguished leader who left an imprint on the national life. During a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet observed a two-minute silence in honour of the departed soul and adopted a Condolence Resolution …

Manmohan Singh’s funeral at Nigambodh ghat, Congress calls it deliberate insult to first Sikh PM
4 days, 15 hours ago

Manmohan Singh’s funeral at Nigambodh ghat, Congress calls it deliberate insult to first Sikh PM

The Hindu  

An order from the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will be accorded a State funeral with full military honours at the Nigambodh Ghat, a public cremation ground in north Delhi, on Saturday. The Congress, that had demanded the funeral to take place in a place where a memorial of Dr Singh can be …

Congress demands separate memorial site for Dr Manmohan Singh in Delhi
4 days, 17 hours ago

Congress demands separate memorial site for Dr Manmohan Singh in Delhi

Op India  

The funeral of former PM Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday evening in Delhi, will take place on Saturday. This is in keeping with such tradition of having memorials of statesmen and former Prime Ministers at the very place of their funerals.” Kharge added in the letter, “In view of the foregoing, I hope and trust that befitting the …

Manmohan Singh Death: Sonia Gandhi Honours Her ‘Friend, Philosopher, Guide’, Kharge Urges PM Modi For Memorial
4 days, 17 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Death: Sonia Gandhi Honours Her ‘Friend, Philosopher, Guide’, Kharge Urges PM Modi For Memorial

ABP News  

Manmohan Singh Death: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi mourned the passing of former prime minister Manmohan Singh saying that he left an indelible void in Indian politics and public life. Manmohan Singh Death: Kharge Urges PM Modi For Memorial Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urged the government to hold Singh’s last rites …

Manmohan Singh was a ‘visionary’, say south stars Chiranjeevi, Vijay, Mohanlal, Rishab Shetty in tribute
4 days, 21 hours ago

Manmohan Singh was a ‘visionary’, say south stars Chiranjeevi, Vijay, Mohanlal, Rishab Shetty in tribute

Hindustan Times  

Former Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, died on December 26 while being treated for age-related ailments. Keerthy Suresh wrote about the impact Manmohan left on the country, “Deeply shocked to hear about the passing of the visionary leader, Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. May his soul rest in peace.” ‘His legacy will endure the annals of …

Manmohan Singh Death: Govt Offices, CPSUs To Get Half-Day Holiday On Saturday To Mourn Ex-PM, Says Cabinet
4 days, 23 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Death: Govt Offices, CPSUs To Get Half-Day Holiday On Saturday To Mourn Ex-PM, Says Cabinet

ABP News  

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday passed a Condolence Resolution in the memory of Dr Manmohan Singh, Former Prime Minister. The Congress also confirmed that the last rites of former PM Manmohan Singh would be held on Saturday in Delhi on Saturday morning. Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh ji’s mortal remains will be at his …

BJP vs Congress over Manmohan Singh's memorial: 'UPA didn't for Narasimha Rao'
5 days, 7 hours ago

BJP vs Congress over Manmohan Singh's memorial: 'UPA didn't for Narasimha Rao'

India Today  

A war of words erupted on Friday between the Congress and the BJP over the cremation and memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting that Singh's last rites be conducted at a final resting place that would also house a memorial, in line …

Congress wants memorial space for Manmohan Singh, party chief writes to PM Modi
5 days, 7 hours ago

Congress wants memorial space for Manmohan Singh, party chief writes to PM Modi

India Today  

The Congress has approached the government seeking a separate memorial place for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died at 92 on Thursday. Congress general secretary Avinash Pandey said that the party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Manmohan Singh's family are in talks with the government. Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, seeking a memorial space for Singh’s …

Manmohan Singh dies: PM Modi condoles ex-PM's demise, terms him 'one of the most distinguished leaders'
6 days, 7 hours ago

Manmohan Singh dies: PM Modi condoles ex-PM's demise, terms him 'one of the most distinguished leaders'

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the demise of former PM Manmohan Singh, terming him as one of the most distinguished leaders of the country. "The passing of Former Prime Minister and Economist Shri Manmohan Singh ji is an immense loss for the nation. Manmohan Singh dies Manmohan Singh died as the Congress party concluded its Congress Working Committee …

Manmohan Singh 7 day national mourning declared
6 days, 7 hours ago

Manmohan Singh 7 day national mourning declared

India Today  

A seven-day national mourning was announced by the Central government in honour of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday night at the age of 92. All programs of the Congress party, including the Foundation Day celebrations, have also been cancelled for the next seven days as a mark of respect, party General Secretary KC Venugopal said. Singh, …

On Cong declining Ram Mandir event invite, BJP invokes Nehru
11 months, 3 weeks ago

On Cong declining Ram Mandir event invite, BJP invokes Nehru

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday slammed the Congress after it declined the invitation to attend the Ayodhya Ram temple's ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony on January 22. Invoking India's first prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said,"This is Nehru's Congress, this is not Gandhi's Congress. The BJP has lashed out at the Congress after it announced that party …

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

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 …

'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 …

Congress functionary’s tweet on Vajpayee courts controversy ahead of Rahul’s visit to memorial
2 years ago

Congress functionary’s tweet on Vajpayee courts controversy ahead of Rahul’s visit to memorial

The Hindu  

A Congress functionary attached to the office of party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday courted controversy by calling former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee a “British Informer” during the Quit India movement. In a tweet, Gaurav Pandhi said, “In 1942, like all other members of the RSS, Atal Bihari Vajpayee boycotted the Quit India movement and worked as a British …

Congress pays tributes to Indira Gandhi on death anniversary
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress pays tributes to Indira Gandhi on death anniversary

The Hindu  

The Congress on Monday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary, with Rahul Gandhi saying he is carrying her love and values in his heart and will not allow the India for which she sacrificed her life to fall apart. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief Sonia Gandhi and other senior party leaders offered …

Mallikarjun Kharge's Leadership Will Inspire Cong Says Sonia Gandhi At Oath Ceremony
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Mallikarjun Kharge's Leadership Will Inspire Cong Says Sonia Gandhi At Oath Ceremony

India TV News  

Updated on: October 26, 2022 13:51 IST Mallikarjun Kharge's Leadership Will Inspire Cong Says Sonia Gandhi At Oath Ceremony Mallikarjun Kharge formally took over as Congress president on Wednesday after he was handed over the certificate of election to the top post at a function at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi. The first non-Gandhi to head the party in …

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's mother passes away
2 years, 4 months ago

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's mother passes away

The Hindu  

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's mother Paola Maino passed away at her home in Italy on Saturday and her funeral took place on Tuesday, the Congress said. "It's very saddening to know about the demise of Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi ji's mother Mrs. Paola Maino ji. It's very saddening to know about the demise of Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi …

Babasaheb Purandare passes away at 99; PM Modi pays tribute to eminent historian
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Babasaheb Purandare passes away at 99; PM Modi pays tribute to eminent historian

Firstpost  

The historian was also honoured with Maharashtra Bhushan Award in 2015 by the Maharashtra Government and the Kalidas award by Madhya Pradesh government Eminent historian and Padma Vibhushan awardee Balwant Moreshwar Purandare breathed his last today, 15 November, at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital of Pune, Maharashtra. PM Modi also said that it was due to Purandare that “coming generations will get …

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 …

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 …

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

'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. …

Centre announces 7-day state mourning on demise of Pranab Mukherjee
4 years, 4 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, Former President and Congress Veteran, Passes Away at 84
4 years, 4 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 …

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

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

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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 …

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