Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee laid to rest

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Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee laid to rest

By Naveel Krishant

Wednesday 02/09/2020

Mukherjee passed away at 84 after battling a long illness. [image: timesofindia.com]

Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee has been laid to rest with full military honours.

Mukherjee the former President of India and Bharat Ratna, passed away at 84 after battling a long illness.

He was one of India’s most respected leaders across the political spectrum. The former president is survived by two sons and a daughter.

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his residence and paid their last respects. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi too paid his last respects at Pranab Mukherjee's home.

[Source : Times of India]

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