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
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.
#WATCH Delhi: Former President #PranabMukherjee laid to rest with full military honours.
- ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
His last rites were performed at Lodhi crematorium today, under restrictions for #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/VbwzZG1xX9
Delhi: The last rites of former President #PranabMukherjee being performed at Lodhi crematorium, by his son Abhijit Mukherjee. pic.twitter.com/1asOyutbPV
- ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Delhi: The mortal remains of former President #PranabMukherjee being taken from his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg, to Lodhi Crematorium.
- ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
He had tested positive for #COVID19 and undergone surgery for a brain clot at Army (R&R) Hospital on August 10, where he passed away yesterday. pic.twitter.com/ISK1jMFOPj
Delhi: BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia pays last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/2iECjYDqyp
- ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Delhi: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad pays last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/th4cz9emom
- ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind paid last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg today. pic.twitter.com/RzYzQCI24P
- ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pays last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/cdL4chUQ5z
- ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan pays last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/Ogc9f1jp3T
- ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Delhi: Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) President J P Nadda pays homage to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/f0xYHByNB3
- ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Delhi: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu pays last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/P3cACUGOye
- ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
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
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
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
Delhi: Flags at Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament fly at half-mast as 7-day State mourning is being observed in the country following the demise of former President #PranabMukherjee. pic.twitter.com/S9iCZciIVK
- ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
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 India !
- Abhijit Mukherjee (@ABHIJIT_LS) August 31, 2020
I thank all of You 🙏
