One of the better politicians and leaders of this country, has passed away after a prolonged battle with illness. It’s been a tough year for everyone in the country and it’s become an even tougher one for the family members of the former Indian President as Pranab Mukherjee passed away some time back at the age of 84 years!
Born on December 11 1935, Mukherjee grew up in Mirati village in West Bengal and completed his MA in Political Science and History before also completing his LL.B from University of Calcutta. A very learned man in his field, he began his job as a professor at the Vidyanagar College and was appointed to the Rajya Sabha 6 years later, in 1969!
In 2012, Mukherjee was sworn in as the President of Office and always held his head up high while he held office as the 13th President of India. He won the Bharat Ratna Award in 2019 which is India’s highest civilian award but since August, his illness woes got worse. After being diagnosed for COVID-19 earlier this month, he slipped into coma on 13 August and passed away an hour or so ago!
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“I am deeply saddened by the death of former President of India, Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee. His death is a great loss for the country. Pranab da was a rich and good friend of the great personality,” said Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari. Like him, there were hundreds of other tributes pouring in on social media and through press statements.
“The nation has lost a brilliant leader. Saddened to hear about the passing of Shri Pranab Mukherjee. My sincere condolences to his family. 🙏🏼,” said Indian cricketer and Team India captain, Virat Kohli.
Rahul Gandhi also commented on the same, saying, “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.”
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