NEW DELHI: Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee passed away at the age of 84 years on Monday.
His son Abhijit Mukherjee announced that the veteran politician was no more.
“With a heavy heart, this is to inform you that my father Pranab Mukherjee has just passed away despite the best efforts of doctors of RR Hospital and prayers, from people throughout India,” Abhijit tweeted.
The former president was found to be coronavirus positive when he went to Army Hospital for treatment. At the hospital, he underwent surgery for a blood clot in the brain, Indian media reported.
He was also the Minister of Finance between 2009 and 2012, Minister of Defense (2004-2006), Minister of External Affairs (2006-2009). Pranab Mukherjee was conferred Padma Vibhushan in 2008 and Bharat Ratna in 2019.
(With inputs from agencies)
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