Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84

Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday at the Army Hospital according to his son and former member of parliament Abhijit Mukherjee who shared the news on social media.

Pranab Mukherjee, Indian President, President Pranab Mukherjee — Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84

Pranab Mukherjee was admitted to the Army Hospital on August 10 after being diagnosed with coronavirus and had also undergone surgery for removal of a clot in his brain.

His son Abhijit took to Twitter informing everyone the news of his father’s passing despite efforts of doctors and prayers from people throughout India.

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

Pranab Mukherjee served as the 13th Indian Preisdent from 2012 to 2017 with a political career spanning five decades while also holding position of a senior leader in the Indian National Congress.

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