New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday condoled the death of his predecessor Pranab Mukherjee saying his demise is the passing of an era and the nation mourns losing one of its worthiest sons.
Sad to hear that former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee is no more. His demise is passing of an era. A colossus in public life, he served Mother India with the spirit of a sage. The nation mourns losing one of its worthiest sons. Condolences to his family, friends & all citizens, Kovind said on Twitter.
Left indelible mark on India’s development trajectory: Modi
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.
Sonia, Rahul condoles Pranab’s passing
Interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Monday condoled the death of former President and veteran Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee.
In a message to the late leader’s daughter and Congress leader Sharmistha Mukherjee, Sonia Gandhi said, “Pranab da had been such an integral and prominent part of national life, the Congress party and the central government for over five decades, it is hard to imagine how we can do without his wisdom, experience, sage advice and deep understanding of so many subjects.”
Rahul Gandhi said on Twitter, “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,” he said.
Left parties express grief
The Left parties have expressed grief over the passing away of former President Pranab Mukherjee, recalling that he maintained cordial relations with leaders from across party lines and often played the role of interlocutor for the governments he represented. (Agencies)
