Pranab Mukherjee, the former Bharat Ratna Indian President passed away at an age of 84 due to health complications. He was the 13th president of India from 2012 to 2017.
Earlier in August, he had undergone brain surgery at the Army Research and Referral hospital in the national capital. Earlier today, hospital authorities said his condition deteriorated further. He had tested positive for Coronavirus and also suffered a lung infection. After his health worsened, he was on ventilator support for days.
Things were quite serious since today morning, as his son Abhijit Mukherjee posted a tweet asking for supporting prayers from the people of India.
I urge all my friends here to pray for the recovery of My father #PranabMukherjee . He is a fighter & with all your good wishes & prayers , He will surely recover !
At the moment he is critical but all his vital parameters are stable !— Abhijit Mukherjee (@ABHIJIT_LS) August 31, 2020
Pranab Mukherjee had a long-established political career where he served as a Member of Parliament seven times. He is also renowned for serving in the cabinet of several prime ministers. In 2012, Mukherjee was elected President of India.
The Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi expressed his condolences through multiple tweets.
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
I was new to Delhi in 2014. From Day 1, I was blessed to have the guidance, support and blessings of Shri Pranab Mukherjee. I will always cherish my interactions with him. Condolences to his family, friends, admirers and supporters across India. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/cz9eqd4sDZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2020
Rahul Gandhi, the member of Parliament for the Indian National Congress also expressed deep sorrow.
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. pic.twitter.com/zyouvsmb3V
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 31, 2020
Pranab Mukherjee’s son Mr. Abhijit Mukherjee announced his father’s dismissal news on his Twitter account on August 31, 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 !
I thank all of You 🙏— Abhijit Mukherjee (@ABHIJIT_LS) August 31, 2020
The whole nation mourns his death and realizes the loss of a precious soul. We hope his soul rests in eternal peace. One more national legend lost his fight against Coronavirus in the year 2020.
