Live updates: President, PM pay last respects to Pranab

Read - Pranab Mukherjee will be forever remembered in annals of Indian history: US State Dept

US State Department on Monday condoled the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee, saying that he will be forever remembered in the annals of Indian history."Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of former President Pranab Mukherjee. We stand with the people of India as they grieve the loss of a great leader who will be forever remembered in the annals of Indian history," US State Department's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) tweeted.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee's body will be laid in state at his residence 10, Rajaji Marg from 9am to noon on today and will be cremated at Lodhi Road crematorium at 2.30 pm.

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The presidency was the capstone on Pranab Mukherjee’s long political career, but it nearly eluded him for the same reason that he couldn’t become Prime Minister. His widely reported ambition to be PM at Rajiv Gandhi’s expense, after Indira Gandhi’s assassination, had earned him the lifelong distrust of the Gandhi family and its loyalists. Read full story

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Pranab Mukherjee, a President who could have been PM

On a hot June day, a sense of puzzlement gripped Congress circles. Why was Pranabda visiting the RSS headquarters to address a convention? His daughter Sharmistha seemed to hit the nail on the head, saying irrespective of what he said, his presence would be enough for the Hindutva bandwagon to exploit the moment. Read full story

Pranabda walked 7-8km and wrote his diary even on the day he fell sick: Singhvi

Anyone who interacted with Pranab Mukherjee — Pranabda to so many of us — came back with a lasting impression about this remarkable man. In public life and in politics, my earliest interactions, after those with Madhavrao Scindia, were with Pranabda. The former took me to meet the latter. I came back marvelling at this encyclopaedic intellect blessed with an elephantine memory.

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Pranab Mukherjee's death has left deep vacuum in country: Chandrababu Naidu

In his condolence message, the TDP chief said that country has lost a veteran statesman and a multi-faceted personality in Pranab Mukherjee's death. "In a political career spanning six decades, Pranab Mukherjee went on to be known as a troubleshooter and kept a distance from controversies," he said adding that the demise of Mukherjee has left a deep vacuum in the country. "Dada's death has left a deep vacuum in the country. Nobody can forget the long-standing services rendered by Pranab Mukherjee as a Union Minister. His modesty, commitment and honesty would be inspirational for future generations. He would forever be remembered as a great parliamentarian," he said.

Indian Army, Air Force pay tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee

Indian Army on Monday paid tributes to former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away earlier in the day."General MM Naravane #COAS & all ranks of #IndianArmy pay heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Shri Pranab Mukherjee, our erstwhile Supreme Commander," Indian Army said in a tweet."Indian Air Force pays tribute & conveys heartfelt condolences at passing away of former President of India & Bharat Ratna Shri #PranabMukherjee. Our prayers are with the family at this time of grief," said Indian Air Force in a tweet.

Congress has postponed the virtual election rally in Bihar to be held from tomorrow for three days.

Nepal has lost a great friend: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, PM Oli condole demise of Pranab Mukharjee

"I am saddened by the tragic death of former President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee today. On behalf of the Nepali people, the Government of Nepal and myself, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the people of India, the Government of India and the bereaved families. Since his death, Nepal has lost a good friend," President Bhandari tweeted.

Puducherry Lt Governor, CM condole death of Mukherjee

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi and Chief Minister and senior Congress leader V Narayanasamy on Monday expressed grief over the demise of former president Pranab Mukherjee, hailing him as one known for his rich wisdom and political acumen and an able administrator.Bedi, in her condolence message, said Mukherjee was a politician of high credibility with few parallels.