India / PM, Prez, Delhi CM pay last respects to Pranab Mukherjee at his residence

PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, among others paid their last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his Delhi residence on Tuesday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and former PM Manmohan Singh also paid their last respects to the former President who passed away on Monday. Pranab Mukherjee passed away at the age of 84.

One india : Sep 01, 2020, 01:37 PM

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chiefs of three defence services were among the dignitaries who paid their last respects to former president Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday morning.

Mukherjee's mortal remains were brought to his residence, 10, Rajaji Marg, earlier today from the army hospital where he breathed his last on Monday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane, Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh were among others who paid homage to him.

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays last respects to former President #PranabMukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. pic.twitter.com/xWQmb2HP0L
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Cremation is scheduled in the afternoon. The union government had on Monday announced a seven-day state mourning as a mark of respect for the former president. Mukherjee, one of India's most respected politicians, died following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments. He was 84.

A seven-time parliamentarian and recipient of Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, he was one of the most admired and respected political figures.