Pranab Mukherjee

PM Says "Honour To Witness" Pranab Mukherjee Award As Gandhis Stay Away

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Saturday August 10, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted today he felt "honoured" to have witnessed former president Pranab Mukherjee receiving the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday.

"Fitting Recognition": PM Congratulates Pranab Mukherjee On Bharat Ratna

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 9, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Bharat Ratna conferred on former president Pranab Mukherjee is a fitting recognition for his service to the nation.

Rahul, Sonia Gandhi Skip Pranab Mukherjee's Bharat Ratna Event

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday August 9, 2019

Many dignitaries in the central government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, were present when former President Pranab Mukherjee received the Bharat Ratna from his successor, Ram Nath Kovind, at a grand ceremony held in Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.

Pranab Mukherjee Receives Bharat Ratna, India's Highest Civilian Award

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday August 8, 2019

Pranab Mukherjee - former President and a life-long Congressman respected across party lines -- has received the country's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, from his successor President Ram Nath Kovind.

Bharat Ratna 2019 Award Winners: Pranab Mukherjee, Bhupen Hazarika, Nanaji Deshmukh - Know About Awardees

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday August 8, 2019

2019 Bharat Ratna Award: Former President Pranab Mukherjee, Assamese singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika and social activist Nanaji Deshmukh will be awarded the countrys highest civilian award.

Pranab Mukherjee To Be Awarded Bharat Ratna Today

India News | ANI | Thursday August 8, 2019

Pranab Mukherjee to get Bharat Ratna today. Mr Mukherjee's life-long political career spanned about five decades, during which he held various key posts in the Congress as well as in the government.

IIT Graduates Cannot Be Selling Detergents: Pranab Mukherjee

Education | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday August 4, 2019

"We require the talent of an IIT graduate for better purposes, than advancing the sale of detergents at any of the large multinationals. That job can be done by anybody. But surely the talent, knowledge and merit of an IIT graduate isn't required for that," the former President said.

Must Carry Along Those Who Didn't Vote For The Winner: Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 1, 2019

Former president Pranab Mukherjee reminded political parties that even if they come to power with a huge mandate, they must keep in mind the large number of people who did not vote for them.

Public Opinion Needed For Laws To Be Successful, Says Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 29, 2019

Former President Pranab Mukherjee said on Sunday that public consultation is necessary for laws to become successful and drafting of legislations cannot be left only to elected representatives.

Education System Needs To Be Reoriented For Students To Become Innovators: Pranab Mukherjee

Education | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 25, 2019

The former parliamentarian also stressed on innovative approaches, as "it provides a competitive edge in businesses and provides solutions for effective governance".

Lost A Long Time Friend: Pranab Mukherjee On Sheila Dikshit's Death

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 20, 2019

Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday expressed shock over the demise of Sheila Dikshit, saying "I have lost a long time friend".

$5 Trillion Economy "Isn't Coming Out Of Heaven," Says Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Saturday July 20, 2019

Former President Pranab Mukherjee delivered an unusually sharp critique of the government over the economy on Thursday, calling out the disbanding of the Planning Commission and saying that India's widely-publicised $5-trillion GDP target would only be possible thanks to the work of the previous governments.

PM Tweets Photos Of Meeting With "Statesman" Pranab Mukherjee. He Replies

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday May 28, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former President Pranab Mukherjee this morning, two days before he takes oath for his second term. He described Mr Mukherjee as a "statesman".

Jawaharlal Nehru Death Anniversary: "Nehru's Contribution Helped Democracy Survive," Tweets Rahul Gandhi

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday May 27, 2019

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 55th death anniversary this morning at his memorial, Shantivan, in Delhi. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and ex-President Pranab Mukherjee were among the party leaders who were also present at Shantivan to offer their t...

In Pranab Mukherjee's Speech, A Hint Seen For President Kovind

India News | Written by Parmeshwar Bawa | Wednesday May 22, 2019

Former President Pranab Mukherjee appears to have subtly thrown shade at his successor Ram Nath Kovind, who voted on May 12 along with the rest of Delhi in the sixth phase of the national election.