Pranab Mukherjee
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The three D’s of parliamentary debate and why they matter
Kalyani Shankar Former President Pranab Mukherjee, as leader of the House, vexed with the unruly behaviour of the Opposition(then it was BJP), observed that only three ‘Ds’—Discussion, Debate, and Dissent— have a…
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Abhijit Mukherjee, son of Pranab Mukherjee, joins Trinamool Congress
Kolkata: Abhijit Mukherjee, son of former President Pranab Mukherjee, joined the Trinamool Congress in Kolkata on Monday. Mukherjee, who was a former Congress MP, told the media, “I have joined as a…
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Pranab Mukherjee was against Telangana formation, reveals memoir
By Mohammed Hussain Ahmed New Delhi: The former President of India Pranab Mukherjee in his book ‘The Presidential Year 2012-2017’ revealed that he was against the bifurcation of united Andhra Pradesh and…
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Nuclear scientist Sekhar Basu succumbs to COVID-19
Kolkata: Veteran atomic scientist and former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Dr Sekhar Basu succumbed to COVID-19 early on Thursday at a private hospital here, a health department official said. He breathed…
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Telangana Legislature pays fulsome tributes to Pranab Mukherjee
Hyderabad: The Telangana Legislature on Monday paid rich tributes to former President, Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away last week. Both the Assembly and the Council adopted condolence resolutions and recalled the role played…
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Nepal FM signs a condolence book for Pranab Mukherjee
Kathmandu: Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali on Friday paid his respects to former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and signed the condolence book on behalf of the Nepal government. “Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep K…
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B’desh observes one-day state mourning in memory Pranab Mukherjee
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Wednesday observed state mourning in honour of its “real friend” Pranab Mukherjee, recalling the former Indian president’s outstanding and unforgettable contributions to the country’s 1971 Liberation War and strengthening of…
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Trump, Pompeo mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee
Washington: President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have condoled the demise of former president Pranab Mukherjee, terming him a “great leader” whose “visionary leadership” helped India’s rise as a global…
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UN Secretary General condoles death of Pranab Mukherjee
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee and recalled with appreciation his commitment to reform, multilateralism and support to the world organisation. Mukherjee died on…
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MANUU pays tributes to Pranab Mukherjee
Hyderabad: With recent passing of Pranab Mukherjee, Maulana Azad National Urdu University recently paid its tribute to the former President of India. A condolence meet was attended by In-Charge Vice Chancellor S M…
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Pranab Mukherjee was like guide to RSS: Mohan Bhagwat
New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat condoled the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee and described him as a “guide” for the Sangh and that his death was irreparable loss…
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Brain operation caused his death, not COVID: Pranab’s son
New Delhi: The coronavirus was not the main factor for India’s former President Pranab Mukherjee’s demise rather it was the brain operation, his son Abhijit Mukherjee said here on Tuesday. “His presence was support for…
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Pranab’s body carried in van instead of gun carriage due to COVID-19
New Delhi: In view of the ongoing restrictions due to COVID-19, the mortal remains of former President Pranab Mukherjee arrived at the crematorium in a hearse van instead of the gun carriage. “Due to…
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PM Modi pays tributes to Pranab Mukherjee at his residence
New Delhi: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other cabinet ministers on Tuesday paid their last respect to former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence…
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MP govt declares 7-day state mourning after Mukherjee’s death
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday declared a state mourning for seven days following the death of Pranab Mukherjee even as condolences poured in for the former President from various quarters. The…
