RIP Pranab Mukherjee | Former President laid to rest with full military honours

Thank you readers for tuning in to our coverage. Former President Pranab Mukherjee, a stalwart of Indian politics, breathed his last on August 31 at the Army Hospital in New Delhi. The 84-year-old was laid to rest with full military honours. Mukherjee's last rites were performed at Lodhi crematorium in Delhi on September 1. In his memory, the government hasannounced seven-day state mourning throughout India from August 31 to September 6. For more latest news visit www.deccanherald.com.

Union Cabinet hails Pranab Mukherjee as tall statesman

At a meeting here chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet also observed a two-minute silence in the memory of Mukherjee, who breathed his last on Monday.

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Former President laid to rest with full military honours.

His last rites were performed at Lodhi crematorium today, under restrictions for Covid-19.

Due to Covid-19, Pranab Mukherjee's mortal remains were carried in van instead of gun carriage.

Pranab Mukherjee's family accompany wearing PPE kits, his son Abhijit Mukherjee is performing the former President's last rites with a PPE kit

Bangladesh Mission in Delhi to hold special condolence meeting tomorrow, for former President Pranab Mukherjee

Pranab Mukherjee was a veteran statesman of India: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

In his 50 years in politics, he made positive contribution to China-India relations. It's a heavy loss to China-India friendship and to India. We express condolences over his death and extend sympathies: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

The mortal remains of former President Pranab Mukherjee brought to Lodhi Crematorium, last rites being performed

The mortal remains of former President Pranab Mukherjee is being taken from his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg, to Lodhi crematorium.

The Union Cabinet today condoled and expressed profound sorrow at the sad demise of Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India. Cabinet also observed silence for two minutes in his memory, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Home Minister Amit Shah says, "It's a sad day that Pranab Mukherjee isn't among us anymore...He had expertise in taking everyone together. When in power, he always struck a balance with those in Opposition. When in opposition, he never stepped away from playing a constructive role."

It's a sad day for all of us that Pranab Da isn't there with us anymore. Those who want to come in politics andlearn how to work without any controversy, should observe his political life andfollow him, says Home Minister Amit Shah.

President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia pay last respects to former President.

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pay last respects to former President.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and CPI leader D Raja, BJP President J P Nadda pay homage to former President.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays last respects to former President at his residence.

Pranab Mukherjee believed deeply in importance of India: Joe Biden

Several other prominent US leaders and organisations also condoled Mukherjee's death, saying he will go down in history among India's most distinguished statesmen and scholars.

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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, says Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays last respects to former President.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence,10 Rajaji Marg.

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 Pranab Mukherjee, at his residence.

The mortal remains of former President Pranab Mukherjee is being taken to his residence at 10 Rajaji Marg.

Indira Gandhi used to call Pranab 'Computer memory', recalls Subrata Mukherjee

“Computer memory” is one phrase which often comes to the mind of senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Subrata Mukherjee when he thinks about late former President Pranab Mukherjee. Speaking to DH, the veteran politician said that it was Pranab’s extraordinary memory that played a key role in becoming the crisis manager and one of the most trustworthy associates of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

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Pranab Mukherjee: The president who could never be prime minister

A quintessential party loyalist and the trusted Man Friday of three Congress prime ministers, Pranab Mukherjee's climb up the political ladder stopped just short of his ambition to occupy 7 Race Course Road, instead sending him to the Rashtrapati Bhavan as the country’s first citizen.

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World leaders mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Many world leaders on Monday condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee, saying they have lost a true friend who made immense contributions to the strengthening of India's relations with their countries.

Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed sorrow over the demise of Mukherjee, describing him as a "true friend" and recalling his "outstanding and unforgettable" contributions to the country's 1971 Liberation War.

"His demise has caused an irreparable loss to the political arena of the sub-continent," Hamid said, describing Mukherjee as a "real and sincere friend" of Bangladesh.(PTI)

Did Pranab Mukherjee aspire to become interim PM after Indira Gandhi's assassination?

When it comes toPranabMukherjee, one incident that keeps recurring is his reported chat with Rajiv Gandhi on a flight from Kolkata to DelhiafterIndira Gandhi'sassassination.

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Pranab Mukherjee was in Mysuru in 2013, 2015 as prez

Pranab Mukherjee was in Mysuru twice — in 2013 and 2015 — as President. In 2013, he was in Mysuru on September 23, to inaugurate the new building of JSS Hospital of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Suttur Mutt.

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When 'Royal Bengal tiger' Pranab Mukherjee met 'Maratha tiger' Bal Thackeray in his den

In July 2012, the then-presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Bal Thackeray's home in suburban Mumbai had raised many eyebrows within the Congress.

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Israel President Rivlin mourns death of Pranab Mukherjee, terms him 'true friend of Israel'

Describing former presidentPranabMukherjeeas a "true friend of Israel", Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Monday expressed his condolences at the passing away of one of India's most respected politicians, saying he helped strengthen the ties between the two countries.

"Israel stands with the people of India and the family of former President ShriPranabMukherjeein mourning his passing," Rivlin wrote in a tweet.

India Inc pays glowing tributes to 'great statesman' Mukherjee

"India has lost one of its most remarkable public figures today who was respected across the board. FICCI condoles the passing away ofPranabMukherjee, a supporter of the Indian industry, astute leader and a great nationalist," Ficci President Sangita Reddy said.

Tendulkar, Kohli lead sporting fraternity in condoling Pranab Mukerjee's death

The Indian sporting fraternity, led by iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar and national cricket team captain Virat Kohli, on Monday condoled the death of former PresidentPranabMukherjee, saying the nation has lost a great leader who was loved by all.

Karnataka announces 7-day mourning

Karnataka will observe a 7-day mourning period till September 6 as a mark of respect to former president Pranab Mukherjee, who died Monday.

During the mourning period, the national flag will fly half-mast on all government buildings and there will be no official or public entertainment, the state protocol wing of the Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms said in an order.

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi expresses her condolences to Sharmistha Mukherjee on the passing away of her father, Former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee

CPI(M) on Pranab Mukherjee

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) expresses its profound grief at the death of Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India.

Pranab Mukherjee was one of India’s leading political figures who contributed in various capacities as an elected member of parliament and serving as a senior minister in many governments for many decades, before being finally elected as the President of India.

He maintained cordial relations with political parties across the board and often played the role of the main interlocuter for the governments he represented.

The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) conveys its deepest condolences to his son Abhijeet and daughter Sharmistha and other family members.

Defeating Congress in 1967 West Bengal polls: Pranab Mukherjee had an idea, it worked!

He wriggled Congress out of many crises in the past over four decades but the execution of an idea mooted by him for 'Bangla Congress' through which he entered the world of politics actually spelt doom for the Grand Old Party in the 1967 Assembly elections, ending its uninterrupted rule in West Bengal since Independence.

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Pranab Mukherjee believed no right is permanent

Pranab Mukherjee, whopassedaway on August 31, strongly believed that no right is permanent as it changes with the concept of socio-economic conditions.

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Pranab Mukherjee had tough time with issues of Sri Lankan Tamils, Telangana

The last phase of the civil war in Sri Lanka, the demand for a separate Telangana state and the crisis in the then united Andhra Pradesh spawned due to the death of Y S Rajasekhara Reddy are some of the major issues concerning Southern India during the UPA-I and II regimes.

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LK Advani on Pranab Mukherjee

I am deeply saddened to condole the passing away of my longtime and close colleague Shri Pranab Mukherjee-ji.

Pranab Da, as many of us addressed him with affection, was someone with whom I have had a long and cherished association. Although I am older, but Pranab Da was one

Death of Pranab Mukherjee great loss for India: Bhupesh Baghel

The death of Pranab Mukherjeeis a great loss for India. He had a great political career overseeing many divisions and departments in various governments. The people of Chhattisgarh mourn his death in all spirit with the rest of the country: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

Here's how Pranab Mukherjee's last day at Parliament House was

Former President Pranab Mukherjee had turned nostalgic in his last speech in Parliament on July 23, 2017, which he made exactly 48 years and one day after he first attended a session in "this living institution".

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Pranab Mukherjee kept national interest supreme, didn't believe in political untouchability: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

During State mourning, national flag to fly at half-mast on buildings across India and there will be no official entertainment: MHA

Seven day State Mourning to be observed in memory of former President Pranab Mukherjee

Pranab Mukherjee's mortal remains to be brought at his residence tomorrow

Pranab Mukherjee's mortal remains to be brought atthe residence at 10:00 am. On Tuesday. Cremation later in the afternoon at Lodhi Road Crematorium

Pranab Mukherjee, a gentle father figure to people of his native village in West Bengal

For the people of former President Pranab Mukherjee's native village, Mirati in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, he was never a VVIP.

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Mukherjee was politician from a different era: Kamal Haasan

In his distinguished political journey spanning more than 5 decades, Shri Pranab Mukherjee was foreign, defence, commerce and finance minister, before becoming the 13th president of India. He was a politician from a different era. Politics will miss him dearly.

Subramanian Swamy condoles death of Pranab Mukherjee

"I am in real grief for the passing away of Pranab da. I have known him since when I had just returned from Harvard and become IIT/D Professor in 1969. He was a very balanced educated mind, and I shall never forget that he, even after retirement came out to release my book RESET," said Subramanian Swamy.

Pranab Mukherjee's funeral will be held in Delhi tomorrow

Mukherjee served country with diligence; admired across party lines: BJP chief JP Nadda

"Saddened by the demise of former President and statesman Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He has served the Country in many roles with diligence and determination. He is widely admired across the parties for his intellect and perseverance . My condolences to his family and followers," Nadda said on Twitter.

Pranab Mukherjee | Hearing a mouthful from Indira and the tale of missing chair in swearing-in ceremony

On 14 January 1980, Pranab Mukherjee walked into Rashtrapati Bhavan's Ashoka Hall to take oath as a Cabinet Minister but there was no seat for him in the row of ministers to be sworn in.

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Pranab Mukherjee: A man of many misses

Pranab Mukherjee rose to occupy the highest seat of power in Indian democracy but his extraordinary political life is also a story of many misses.

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Why was Vajpayee against Pranab Mukherjee as Finance Minister in 1982?

A B Vajpayee and Pranab Mukherjee shared a "great equation" and used to go for walks together at times but when Indira Gandhi chose the latter as Finance Minister in January 1982, the late BJP patriarch found it improper.

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Saddened to hear of the passing away of former Rashtrapati Shri. Pranab Mukherjee. Over the decades, he served the nation in various capacities. Periodically, have benefitted from his wise counsel. India loses an experienced and seasoned leader. Condolences: Nirmala Sitharaman

A chapter of Indian politics came to an end with Pranab Mukherjee's death: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

A chapter of Indian politics came to an end (with the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee). He always put the country above the party politics. I pay my obeisance to him on behalf of the people of Madhya Pradesh: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Cong leader Rahul Gandhi condoles Pranab Mukherjee's death

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his condolences after former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday. "With great sadness, the nation receives the news of the unfortunate demise of our former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee.I join the country in paying homage to him. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family and friends."

Was blessed to have his guidance, support: PM Modi

Pranab Mukherjee left an indelible mark on development trajectory: PM Modi

India grieves the passing away of Bharat Ratna 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 & by all sections of society: PM Narendra Modi

Home Minister Amit Shah condoles death of former President Pranab Mukherjee.

"Deeply anguished on the passing away of former President of India, Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee ji. He was a vastly experienced leader who served the nation with utmost devotion. Pranab da’s distinguished career is a matter of great pride for the entire country," tweets Amit Shah.

"Pranab Da's life will always be cherished for his impeccable service and indelible contribution to our motherland. His demise has left a huge void in Indian polity. My sincerest condolences are with his family and followers on this irreparable loss. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti," the Union Home Minister said.