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Former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84

Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India, died today on 31 August 2020. He was 84. The news was shared by his son Abhijit Mukherjee.
Pranab Mukherjee was tested positive for corona virus, after that he was shifted to Army hospital for treatment. At the hospital he undergone surgery for blood clot in the brain.
“With a Heavy Heart , this is to inform you that my father Pranab Mukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital and prayers, duas & prarthanas from people throughout India,” Abhijit tweeted.
Mukherjee health was very bad and was under ventialtor.
He was a political leader and finally enter into the presidential office from 2012-2017.
He serverd as  Finance Minister between 2009 and 2012, Minister of Defence (2004-2006), Minister of External Affairs (2006-2009).

Pranab Mukherjee Awards
Pranab Mukherjee Awards

He was honoured Padma Vibhushan in 2008 and Bharat Ratna in 2019.
Even the Prime Minister of Indai Narendra Modi  was inspired by his teaching and guidance during the first term of Modis in Prime Ministeral office.

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Khalid Niyazi Shah

Syed Khalid Niyazi Shah is an author at The Chenab Times.

Khalid Niyazi Shah
Khalid Niyazi Shah
Syed Khalid Niyazi Shah is an author at The Chenab Times.

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