The Centre has announced seven days of state mourning for former President Pranab Mukherjee.
Pranab Mukherjee's funeral took place today with full military honours. The former President, who had tested positive for the coronavirus, died on Monday, weeks after his brain surgery. He was 84.
Pranab Mukherjee's body was taken to his official home in Delhi, 10 Rajaji Marg, for people to pay their last respects.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his residence and paid their last respects.
Pranab Mukherjee, the elder statesman of Indian politics, has died at 84. The former President of India, who had tested positive for coronavirus, had been in coma after a brain surgery earlier this month.
"With a Heavy Heart , this is to inform you that my father Shri Pranab Mukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital and prayers, duas and prarthanas from people throughout India ! I thank all of You," his son Abhijit Mukherjee tweeted.
The government has announced seven-day state mourning from August 31 to September 6.
Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee: Tributes
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The Union Cabinet on Tuesday condoled the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee and said the country has lost a distinguished leader and an outstanding parliamentarian. The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also observed silence for two minutes in the memory of Pranab Mukherjee.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee laid to rest with full military honours.
Pranab Mukherjee's funeral took place today with full military honours. The former President, who had tested positive for the coronavirus, died on Monday, weeks after his brain surgery. He was 84.
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The Union Cabinet on Tuesday condoled and expressed profound sorrow at the death of the former President Pranab Mukherjee. The Cabinet also observed silence for 2 minutes in his memory, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The last rites of former President Pranab Mukherjee being performed at Lodhi crematorium, by his son Abhijit Mukherjee.
The mortal remains of former President Pranab Mukherjee being taken from his residence to Lodhi Crematorium.
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 and learn how to work without any controversy, should observe his political life and follow him: Home Minister Amit Shah on Former President Pranab Mukherjee's death.
BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence.
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence.
President Ram Nath Kovind paid last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence.
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence.
Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) President JP Nadda pays homage to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence.
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: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
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Pranab Mukherjee's funeral will take place today with full military honours. The former President, who had tested positive for the coronavirus, died on Monday, weeks after his brain surgery. He was 84.
Read Here PM Modi Pays Last Respects To Pranab Mukherjee
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his residence and paid his last respects to the former president.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence.
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.
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Union Minister Smriti Irani shared a heartfelt post on Instagram remembering former President of India Pranab Mukherjee, who died at the age of 84 at a Delhi hospital. Sharing a picture of the former President kicking a football at an event organised a few years ago, the minister said she feels blessed to have known him.
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Pranab Mukherjee, the elder statesman of Indian politics, has died at 84. The former President of India, who had tested positive for coronavirus, had been in coma after a brain surgery earlier this month.
Read Here 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 Department of State.
Flags at Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament fly at half-mast as 7-day State mourning is being observed in the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to pay tribute, saying he was blessed to have Pranab Mukherjee's guidance since he took office.
Pranab Mukherjee was admitted to hospital on August 10 and had surgery the same day for the removal of a clot in the brain. He had tested positive for COVID-19 in hospital. "On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for COVID-19 today. I request the people who came in contact with me in the last week, to please self-isolate and get tested for COVID-19," he had posted.
"With a Heavy Heart , this is to inform you that my father Shri Pranab Mukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital and prayers, duas and prarthanas from people throughout India ! I thank all of You," his son Abhijit Mukherjee tweeted.
Pranab Mukherjee Dies At 84
Pranab Mukherjee, the elder statesman of Indian politics, has died at 84. The former President of India, who had tested positive for coronavirus, had been in coma after a brain surgery earlier this month.