PM Modi Pays Last Respects to Former President Pranab Mukherjee, State Funeral in Delhi Today | LIVE Updates

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu Pays Last Respects | Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. On Monday Naidu condoled the death of Pranab Mukherjee, saying the country has lost a statesman. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi Pays Last Respects | Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. (Photo:ANI)

‘He'll be Remembered’: RSS Chief |“Pranab Mukherjee has left a void. He was generous  and kind, who used to make me forget that I am talking to President of India. It was in his nature to make everyone, his own, despite political differences. He'll be remembered always,” Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat condoles former president’s demise.

#PranabMukherjee has left a void. He was generous & kind, who used to make me forget that I am talking to President of India. It was in his nature to make everyone, his own, despite political differences. He'll be remembered always: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat pic.twitter.com/qfrDNZzDoi

— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020

On Mukherjee’s last day in Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2017, the PM had written a letter in which he described the veteran politician as a “father figure” and thanked him for being “warm, affectionate and…

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Pays Last Tribute | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. On Monday, Birla expressed grief over Mukherjee’s demise and said that the former president, in his public life of more than five decades, did exemplary service to the country.

Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/elBINj1nY0

— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020

PM Modi to Pay Last Respects | Prime Minister has reached Pranab Mukherjee’s residence, 10 Rajaji Marg to pay his last respects to the former president. On Monday, PM Modi expressed grief over Mukherjee's demise and described him as a scholar par excellence and a towering statesman who was admired across the political spectrum. 

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, Army Chief General MM Naravane, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh pay their last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday at his residence.

Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, Army Chief General MM Naravane, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh pay last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee, at his residence. pic.twitter.com/taBaLT9gTM

— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and CDS Gen Bipin Rawat Pay Their Last Respects to Pranab Mukherjee | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence in New Delhi. Mukherjee, who was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral Hospital on August 10 and was operated for a removal of a clot in the brain the same day, is survived by two sons and a daughter.

Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/le8bPPUlcH

— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020

Joe Biden Condoles Pranab Mukherjee’s Death | 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. "President Shri Pranab Mukherjee was a devout public servant who believed deeply in the importance of our two nations tackling global challenges together. Jill and I are saddened to hear of his passing - our prayers go out to his loved ones and the Indian people," Biden said on Monday.

President Shri Pranab Mukherjee was a devout public servant who believed deeply in the importance of our two nations tackling global challenges together. Jill and I are saddened to hear of his passing — our prayers go out to his loved ones and the Indian people. pic.twitter.com/SJfaDEKjGi

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 1, 2020

'Will Miss His Tantrums’: When Pranab Mukherjee Recalled Sonia Gandhi’s Farewell Speech for Him | “I will miss his tantrums”. With these words Sonia Gandhi had bid Pranab Mukherjee an emotional farewell at a Congress Working Committee meeting in June 2012 when the career Congressman was formally approved as the UPA’s presidential nominee. Years later, Mukherjee recalled Gandhi’s words in his book The Coalition Years, 1996-2012. "After briefing the meeting on the presidential election, Sonia Gandhi bid me an emotional farewell...Thereafter, with a mischievous smile she looked at me and said 'Along with that, of course, I will miss some of his tantrums'.” Mukherjee wrote in the book. Read full story here.

Having been consistently denied the Prime Minister’s kursi, which Pranab Mukherjee rightly felt he deserved, the diminutive leader believed his next best option was to move to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Never the Numero Uno in Govt, Indispensable Pranab Mukherjee Always Held Pole Position in Politics | Pranab could never become the number one in the government, but in national politics, he always held a dominant position. He was the antithesis to antagonism, hate and vindictiveness, the usual practices of Indian politics. He would never consider his political opponents as enemies. He believed in the accommodation of more people through debate and discussions. With Pranab Mukherjee's death, an entire generation of the Congress is coming to an end. Read full story here.

In his illustrious career, Mukherjee has held many roles and portfolios -- from the ministry of defence to that of external affairs, as well as, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission and union minister of Commerce -- to name a few. However, the one job profile for which he is often remembered is his role as the finance minister in 1982-84. In fact, in 1984, Mukherjee was dubbed as one of the best finance ministers of the world by a survey conducted by Euro Money journal.

Pranab Mukherjee's Mortal Remains Leave Army Hospital | Pranab Mukherjee's mortal remains leave from Army Hospital for his official residence. The mortal remains of the former president will be kept at his official residence 10, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi around 9 am for dignitaries to pay tribute. An official statement said that due to social distancing norms and other Covid-19 related protocols, the mortal remains will "proceed in hearse van instead of normal gun carriage".

Scholar Par Excellence, Towering Statesman Who always Blessed Me: PM's Modi’s Tribute to Mukherjee | Expressing grief over former president Pranab Mukherjee's demise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described him as a scholar par excellence and a towering statesman who was admired across the political spectrum. In a series of tweets, the prime minister said Mukherjee in his decades-long political journey made long-lasting contributions in key economic and strategic ministries and that he was an outstanding parliamentarian, always well-prepared, extremely articulate as well as witty.

India grieves the passing away of Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He has left an indelible mark on the development trajectory of our nation. A scholar par excellence, a towering statesman, he was admired across the political spectrum and by all sections of society. pic.twitter.com/gz6rwQbxi6

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2020

Feel Blessed to be Born as Your Daughter': Sharmistha Quotes Tagore in Tribute to Pranab Mukherjee |In a tribute to her father, Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away on Monday evening, Sharmistha Mukherjee posted an emotional tweet, quoting his favourite poet Rabindranath Tagore. She also said, "Baba...I feel blessed to have been born as your daughter". Taking to Twitter, Sharmistha Mukherjee said, "Shobare aami pronam kore jayi (I bow to all). Baba, taking the liberty to quote from your favourite poet to say your final goodbye to all. You have led a full, meaningful life in service of the nation, in service of our people. 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.

You have led a full, meaningful life in service of the nation, in service of our people.

I feel blessed to have been born as your daugher. pic.twitter.com/etYfZXzZ1j

— Sharmistha Mukherjee (@Sharmistha_GK) August 31, 2020

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday (August 31) at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) Hospital in New Delhi where he was admitted earlier this month and had undergone…

Politicians, Celebrities on Twitter Condole Ex-President's Death |Pranab Mukherjee’s death has been widely condoled by leaders across the political spectrum of the country. Celebrities too expressed sadness over his death. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venakaiah Naidu, Home Minister Amit Shah among others expressed sadness over his demise.

Forever a Congress Loyalist | In 2004, Pranab Mukherjee contested the Lok Sabha polls for the first time and won from Jangipura constituency in West Bengal. He was re-elected from the same seat in 2009.He was the blue-eyed boy of Indira Gandhi and in 1973-74 she made him the deputy minister for industrial development. After Indira Gandhi was assassinated on October 31, 1984, Mukherjee’s political career suffered a setback as Raiv Gandhi did not induct him in his cabinet. Mukherjee resigned from the Congress and founded his own Rashtriya Samajwadi Party. In 1991, when PV Narsimaha Rao took over as Prime Minister, after Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination, he invited Mukherjee to become the deputy chairman of the Planning Commission.

Pranab Mukherjee: The Man Who Wore Many Hats | Mukherjee -- who made it a point to remain in touch with his roots and was often seen leading Durga Puja prayers in his village, even in his president years -- was the man who took on all political jobs with ease. When he became president in 2012, Mukherjee headed 24 of 39 GOMs (groups of ministers). Between 2004-2012, he chaired 95 GOMs. 

Mortal Remains of Former Prez Will be Kept at His Official Residence | The mortal remains of the former president will be kept at his official residence 10, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi around 9 am for dignitaries to pay tribute. An official statement said that due to social distancing norms and other Covid-19 related protocols, the mortal remains will "proceed in hearse van instead of normal gun carriage".

From Birbhum's 'Poltu' to President in Rashtrapati Bhavan | Son of Kamada K Mukherjee, a freedom fighter who spent more than 10 years in British jails, for Poltu, everything was political from an early age. The evening discussions at Poltu's house always revolved around politics, and he would swallow every word of Jawaharlal Nehru, and Mahatma Gandhi, even though he didn't understand them. Many decades later, he also held one of the highest political ranks in India and became the 13th President of the country. We have known Poltu as Shri Pranab Mukherjee -- a seasoned politician, Mr dependable of Congress, a man of sharp wit and great scholarly acumen -- whose death we collective mourn as a nation today.  Read full story here.

PM Modi, Prez Kovind Among Leaders Who Will Pay Last Tributes to Mukherjee | Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkiah Naidu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, are among those who will pay their last respects to the former president at his funeral to be held today. Mukherjee passed away on Monday evening at Delhi's Army's Research and Referral Hospital where he was admitted since August 10. He was 84.

Govt Announces 7-day State Mourning on Pranab Mukherjee's Death | The government on Monday announced a seven-day state mourning following the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee . In a statement, the home ministry said that as a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, state mourning will be observed for seven days throughout India from August 31 to September 6, both days inclusive.

Pranab Mukherjee’s Funeral to be Held in Delhi Today | 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. He was 84. Mukherjee, who was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral Hospital on August 10 and was operated for a removal of a clot in the brain the same day, is survived by two sons and a daughter.