Pranab Mukherjee would be remembered by generations: PM Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that former president Pranab Mukherjee would be remembered by generations for his efforts towards India's progress as he paid his last respects to him.
"Paid tributes to respected Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He would be remembered by generations for his efforts towards India's progress," PM Modi tweeted.
Paid tributes to respected Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He would be remembered by generations for his efforts towards India's progress. pic.twitter.com/bThLb5GW9N
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 1, 2020
Mukherjee (84) was cremated with full state honours at the Lodhi Road electric crematorium in the afternoon.
Mukherjee died on Monday evening at the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi cantonment following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments.