Pranab left indelible mark on India's development trajectory: PM


New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS): Condoling the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is grieved at the demise of Mukherjee, adding that he left an "indelible mark on the development trajectory of our nation".

Calling Mukherjee a scholar par excellence, the Prime Minister said he was admired across the political spectrum.

"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," the Prime Minister tweeted.

"During his political career that spanned decades, Shri Pranab Mukherjee made long-lasting contributions in key economic and strategic ministries. He was an outstanding Parliamentarian, always well-prepared, extremely articulate as well as witty," Modi said.

Mukherjee, who was admitted at the Army Research and Referral Hospital, breathed his last on Monday evening, family members confirmed.

Mukherjee's son Abhijit Mukherjee in a tweet said, "With a heavy heart, this is to inform you that my father Pranab Mukherjee has just passed away in spite of the best efforts of doctors of RR Hospital and prayers, 'duas' and 'prarthanas' from people throughout India! I thank all of you."

The former President was hospitalised for the past 21 days and was critical following a brain surgery.

The veteran Congress leader was admitted to the hospital at 12.07 p.m. on August 10 in a critical condition.

  

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  • Anonymous, Muscat

    Mon, Aug 31 2020

    Modi said Nothing was done in 70 years

    Pranab da Rest In Peace

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  • Bhavya Baliga, Udupi

    Mon, Aug 31 2020

    This non-existent creature does not know that it was His Excellency Pranabji inducted Modi to ascend the humble seat of Chowkidar of the Nation and thereafter received valuable guidance in corruption-free administration and governance.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, India

    Mon, Aug 31 2020

    He was such a personality who got even more respect from Opposition too ! Country has lost one of the most intelligent & committed personality as far Indian Politics is concerned ! So sad !
    May God give peace to the departed soul.
    Om Shanti Om.

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