Former President Pranab Mukherjee

Narendra Modi "Earned, Achieved'' Prime Ministership: Pranab Mukherjee In Book

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 7, 2021

The decisive mandate the BJP got in two consecutive general elections in 2014 and 2019 indicated voters' preference for political stability, according to former president Pranab Mukherjee, who said Narendra Modi "earned and achieved" the prime ministership.

What Pranab Mukherjee Wrote On 'End of Congress's Charismatic Leadership'

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 6, 2021

The Congress's failure to recognise the end of its charismatic leadership was among the many reasons for its 2014 Lok Sabha polls defeat, according to former president Pranab Mukherjee who felt lack of extraordinary leaders reduced the establishment to a "government of averages".

No Comment On Pranab Mukherjee Book Before Reading It: Ex-Union Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 13, 2020

Senior Congress leaders have said it's premature to comment on the new book by late former President Pranab Mukherjee which presented a critical point of view for the party without reading it in full.

Over 100-Year-Old Durga At Pranab Mukherjee's Ancestral House Misses Him

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 24, 2020

The over 100-year-old Durga Puja at the ancestral house of former President Pranab Mukherjee in West Bengal's Birbhum district is being organised as usual but for every single moment misses the presence of patriarch, who died in August this year.

Maharashtra Assembly Pays Tributes To Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust India | Monday September 7, 2020

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray paid tributes to former president Pranab Mukherjee on the first day of the state legislature's monsoon session on Monday, describing him as a sensitive human being who treated others with respect.

Sheikh Hasina Pays Tributes To Pranab Mukherjee In Bangladesh Parliament

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 7, 2020

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday paid rich tributes to India's former president Pranab Mukherjee and said he was a true friend of Bangladesh, as the country's Parliament adopted a condolence motion over his death.

World Leaders Condole Death Of Former President Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust India | Wednesday September 2, 2020

World leaders have condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee, recalling the veteran politician's significant contributions towards strengthening India's bilateral ties and helping its rise as a global power.

Never Forgot His Days In Bidyanagar College: Pranab Mukherjee's Ex-Colleague

India News | Press Trust India | Wednesday September 2, 2020

Former president Pranab Mukherjee had never forgotten Bidyanagar College in South 24 Parganas district where he had taught political science and history for five years in the 60s, his former colleague said.

Donald Trump Condoles The Death Of "Great Leader" Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Tuesday September 1, 2020

United States President Donald Trump extended his condolences to former President Pranab Mukherjee's family and the people of India on his death hours after his Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in a statement, said the veteran's "visionary leadership" helped bring the two countries closer.

Pranab Mukherjee Walked 2 Km Barefoot To School, Says Longtime Friend

India News | Press Trust India | Tuesday September 1, 2020

Pranab Mukherjee, who headed several key ministries before becoming President, used to walk 2 km barefoot while going to a village school in West Bengal's Birbhum district wearing a gamcha (traditional towel) during monsoon in the 1940s, his friend professor Amal Kumar Mukhopadhyay said.

"Pranab Mukherjee Instrumental In Bringing US, India Closer": Mike Pompeo

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Tuesday September 1, 2020

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today extended his condolences to Indians on former President Pranab Mukherjee's death and said his "visionary leadership" contributed to bringing the two countries closer. He added that the veteran leader played a major role in preparing India for global leadership.

Feel Brain Operation Was "Main Factor", Not Covid: Pranab Mukherjee's Son

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday September 1, 2020

A brain operation and not the coronavirus infection was likely to have proved fatal for former President Pranab Mukherjee, his son has said. The 84-year had died yesterday after being in hospital for 20 days. His funeral took place today with full state honours.

Country Lost An Outstanding Parliamentarian: Union Cabinet On Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust India | Tuesday September 1, 2020

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.

Pranab Mukherjee's Death "Heavy Loss For China-India Friendship": Beijing

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 1, 2020

China today paid rich tributes to former President Pranab Mukherjee, saying he was a veteran statesman and his death is a huge loss for India-China friendship.

NEP 2020: Education Minister Postpones Campaign On New Education Policy

Education | Edited by Bishal Kalita | Tuesday September 1, 2020

NEP 2020: Due to the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee, Education Minister’s campaign on New Education Policy has been postponed.