Former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday at the age of 84 after a prolonged illness. On August 10, he had undergone brain surgery at the Army Research and Referral hospital. He had been on ventilator support since then and tested positive for COVID-19 the same day. On August 19, he developed a lung infection, after which the doctors found his condition started deteriorating. According to reports, his health further declined earlier today after he suffered a septic shock due to his lung infection and finally succumbed to it.
His son, Abhijit Mukherjee, took to Twitter to announce his father’s demise. He wrote, “With a Heavy Heart , this is to inform you that my father Shri #PranabMukherjee has just passed away in spite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital & prayers ,duas & prarthanas from people throughout India ! I thank all of You”.
With a Heavy Heart , this is to inform you that my father Shri #PranabMukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital & prayers ,duas & prarthanas from people throughout India !
I thank all of You 🙏— Abhijit Mukherjee (@ABHIJIT_LS) August 31, 2020
Soon after the news, tributes started pouring in for the leader. While President Ram Nath Kovind mourned the loss of “one of its worthiest sons”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee, a “scholar par excellence”.
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.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 31, 2020
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. pic.twitter.com/gz6rwQbxi6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2020
Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah also shared their condolence messages on the microblogging site.
Deeply anguished by the demise of former president of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee ji. He was widely respected by the people across all sections of society.
His demise is a personal loss. He had tremendous knowledge of India’s history, diplomacy, public policy and also defence.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 31, 2020
Deeply anguished on the passing away of former President of India, Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee ji. He was a vastly experienced leader who served the nation with utmost devotion. Pranab da’s distinguished career is a matter of great pride for the entire country.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 31, 2020
Soon, tributes started pouring in from citizens from all over the country.
India loses a great statesman & respected leader 🙏 My condolences to the family.#PranabMukherjee
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) August 31, 2020
Respected across ideological and political lines .. a true statesman .. Bharat Ratna and former President of India .. a great loss to the Nation #PranabMukherjee Om Shanti 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/DKcc9en3sJ
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) August 31, 2020
Former President #PranabMukherjee passes away at 84. May his soul rest in peace🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/UFQG6hoaJJ
— Naresh kumar gurjar (@Nareshk35467703) August 31, 2020
A legend leaves us!🇮🇳
My condolences.Prayers for #PranabMukherjee 🙏
RIP.!!! pic.twitter.com/3NFQExTjEE— Anshu Vats🌠 (@Anshu_Vats1) August 31, 2020
RIP @CitiznMukherjee who was a fighter & a true nationalist though alone Lost a great intellectual politician rare to find @narendramodi @PMOIndia
— Nishant Kumar (@thekumnishant) August 31, 2020
Extremely sad.
May God rest his soul in peace.
💐🙏💐— !!…शिवम…!! 🚩🔥RED_2.0🔥🚩 (@Aaaru_Prem) August 31, 2020
A powerful orator and scholar, Mr Pranab Mukherjee was President of India from 2012-2017. Today the country has lost a statesman. Rest in peace, sir!
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