New Delhi: Former President Pranab Mukherjee laid to rest with full military honours. His last rites were performed at Lodhi crematorium today, under restrictions for COVID-19
Mukherjee, 84, passed away on Monday at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) Hospital where he was admitted earlier this month and had undergone surgery for removal of a clot in his brain.
Notably, National flags at Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament were at half-mast on Tuesday as the country observes a seven-day State mourning following the demise of Mukherjee.
“As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, seven days state mourning will be observed throughout India from August 31 to September 6, both days inclusive. During the period of state mourning, the national flag will fly at half-mast on all buildings throughout India, where it is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment,” the Ministry of Home Affairs said in an official release.
देश के पूर्व राष्ट्रपति प्रणब मुखर्जी का निधन, 7 दिन के राष्ट्रीय शोक का ऐलान
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#WATCH Delhi: Former President #PranabMukherjee laid to rest with full military honours.
His last rites were performed at Lodhi crematorium today, under restrictions for #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/VbwzZG1xX9
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Delhi: Mortal remains of former President #PranabMukherjee brought to Lodhi Crematorium. His last rites are being performed. pic.twitter.com/w5sSBKd8Kp
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#WATCH Delhi: The mortal remains of former President #PranabMukherjee brought to Lodhi Crematorium.
He had tested positive for #COVID19 and had undergone surgery for a brain clot at Army (R&R) Hospital on August 10, where he passed away yesterday. pic.twitter.com/24h4hHxZ2L
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President @rashtrapatibhvn, Prime Minister @narendramodi Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and chiefs of three defense services were among the dignitaries who paid their last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee
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Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pays last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/v504A5vuqo
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Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh pays last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/0qAxqS47iM
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#WATCH Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/m5nTXr4oOU
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Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/elBINj1nY0
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Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/le8bPPUlcH
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