Former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee left for his heavenly abode today. His son Abhijit Mukherjee shared the news on his Twitter handle. He wrote, “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”. Earlier today, his condition declined. He was in septic shock due to a lung infection that he developed last week. He was in a coma and on the ventilator. He was 84.
The entire nation is mourning the death of the former president. Bollywood celebs like Ajay Devgn, Taapsee Pannu, Shraddha Kapoor and others have also condoled the demise of the legend.
Taapsee Pannu shared her experience of meeting him as she wrote, “Had the honour of meeting him, watching #Pink in his presence , followed by a very warmly hosted dinner for the entire team. Can never forget the experience, his kind words n gesture that day. You will be missed sir #PranabMukherjee”.
Had the honour of meeting him, watching #Pink in his presence , followed by a very warmly hosted dinner for the entire team. Can never forget the experience, his kind words n gesture that day. You will be missed sir ?? #PranabMukherjee https://t.co/p8nUoXcP5a
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) August 31, 2020
Riteish Deshmukh shared a picture of him with the former president and tweeted, “Deeply Saddened!! A big loss for India. Former President of India Hon Shri #PranabMukherjee Sir will be forever remembered for his work & contribution for the development of India. My deepest condolences to @ABHIJIT_LS ji, the entire family & his millions of followers.”
Deeply Saddened!! A big loss for India. Former President of India Hon Shri #PranabMukherjee Sir will be forever remembered for his work & contribution for the development of India. My deepest condolences to @ABHIJIT_LS ji, the entire family & his millions of followers. https://t.co/nMnLj5g3Wt pic.twitter.com/FZVNEo8eh5
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 31, 2020
“India loses a great statesman & respected leader Folded hands My condolences to the family.
#PranabMukherjee”, tweeted Ajay Devgn.
India loses a great statesman & respected leader 🙏 My condolences to the family.#PranabMukherjee
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) August 31, 2020
Vindu Dara Singh tweeted, “Rest In Peace #PranabMukherjee sir you will be missed by all Indians across the world for the tireless service and dedicated work for our beloved motherland . Condolences to the family of Pranab da”.
Rest In Peace #PranabMukherjee sir you will be missed by all Indians across the world for the tireless service and dedicated work for our beloved motherland . Condolences to the family of Pranab da ??
— Vindu Dara Singh (@RealVinduSingh) August 31, 2020
Shraddha Kapoor shared a picture of Mr. Mukherjee with folded hands and a broken heart emojis.
— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) August 31, 2020
Raveena Tandon’s tweet read, “Saddened to learn about demise of Former President of India, Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee. Heartfelt condolences and prayers for peace of the departed soul. #PranabMukherjee @CitiznMukherjeeOm Shanti”
Saddened to learn about demise of Former President of India, Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee. Heartfelt condolences and prayers for peace of the departed soul. #PranabMukherjee @CitiznMukherjee Om Shanti.🙏🏻🕉🙏🏻
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) August 31, 2020
Manoj Bajpayee is also saddened by the death of Pranab Mukherjee. He wrote, “दुखद बहुत दुःखद!!भगवान श्री प्रणव मुखर्जी जी की आत्मा को शांति दे !! एक अविरस्मरणिय यात्रा का समापन बहुत सारे योगदान जीवित रहेंगे !!”.
दुखद बहुत दुःखद!!भगवान श्री प्रणव मुखर्जी जी की आत्मा को शांति दे !! एक अविरस्मरणिय यात्रा का समापन बहुत सारे योगदान जीवित रहेंगे !! 🙏🙏 https://t.co/dls1wjxKIH
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) August 31, 2020
May his soul rest in peace and we offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
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