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 for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Delhi, and said that when her father passed away, the Congress Working Committee did not hold a condolence meeting. In a post on X, she said, “A senior Congress leader told me there is no tradition of calling a condolence meeting for former Presidents of India. Narayanan, and my father himself drafted the condolence message.” She also referred to comments from former Congress leader CR Kesavan, who criticised the party for neglecting leaders who were not part of the Gandhi family.

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‘Rahul’s bhakt-chelas who call my father sanghi’: Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmistha slams Congress, brother Abhijit
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3 days, 23 hours ago

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

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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 …

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

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 …

Pranab Mukherjee's daughter takes ‘real rot’ jibe at Congress: ‘Why no CWC…’
5 days, 14 hours 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. …

Sharmistha Mukherjee criticises Congress for not calling condolence meeting for Pranab Mukherjee
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6 days, 22 hours 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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6 days, 23 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 …

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, …

'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 …

UP Election My Family Members Died Serving Nation BJP Ridiculing Them Says Priyanka Gandhi
2 years, 10 months ago

UP Election My Family Members Died Serving Nation BJP Ridiculing Them Says Priyanka Gandhi

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New Delhi: Congress General Secretary and UP-in charge Priayanka Gandhi lashed out at the BJP on Wednesday, saying that her family members, who died serving the nation, were being ridiculed by the saffron party every day. Addressing a rally in Kanpur's Govind Nagar, where the polls are scheduled to take place in the third phase on February 20, Priyanka Gandhi …

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

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

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

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

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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, …

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 …

Last rites of former President Pranab Mukherjee to be held today
4 years, 4 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 …

India's former president Pranab Mukherjee dies from COVID-19
4 years, 4 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 …

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 …

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

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 …

Former President Pranab Mukherjee Dies at 84, Funeral in Delhi Today Amid Covid-19 Protocol
4 years, 4 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. …

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

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