Tag: President Pranab Mukherjee
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Pranab Mukherjee led meaningful life: Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama recalled having had the honour of meeting Mukherjee on several occasions over the years, most recently in 2016.
September 1, 2020 -
‘President Pranab Mukherjee – A Statesman’: Tribute from The Statesman team
On July 2, 2017, we got the opportunity to become a part of showcasing Pranab Mukherjee’s journey as the President by publishing “President Pranab Mukherjee – A Statesman”.
August 31, 2020 -
‘Got much more from people than I could give back’: Pranab Mukerjee’s son shares father’s message
'My dads’ condition continues remain very critical, it hasn’t worsened,' shares daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee.
August 14, 2020 -
Bright sparks
Former President Pranab Mukherjee confers Dr APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE 2018 awards on 31 school children from 11 states
November 29, 2018 -
PM Modi, former President Mukherjee wish President Kovind on birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a bevy of eminent personalities who wished President Ram Nath Kovind on his birthday on Monday, 1 October.
October 1, 2018 -
Dalveer Bhandari’s re-election to ICJ a ‘major diplomatic victory’, says Mukherjee
Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday congratulated Judge Dalveer Bhandari on being re-elected to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and termed it a “major diplomatic victory” for India. In a tweet, Mukherjee said: “Congratulations Justice #DalveerBhandari on re-election to the #InternationalCourtOfJustice. This is truly a victorious moment for India.” “The broad support Justice Bhandari...
November 21, 2017 -
President not in favour of two executive authorities in state: Hamid Ansari
Vice President Hamid Ansari on Sunday said outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee had last week told Governors and Lt Governors that their role is "mainly confined to giving advice to Chief Minister" as "there cannot be two functional executive authorities in a state". Ansari cited Mukherjee's remarks in his speech at the farewell ceremony for Mukherjee...
July 23, 2017 -
Mukherjee, a ‘guru’ who taught generations of MPs: Speaker
Mahajan said Mukherjee's journey from an humble village in West Bengal to Rashtrapati Bhavan is "inspiring".
July 23, 2017 -
Avoid ordinance, use it in compelling circumstances: President
President Pranab Mukherjee demits office on 25 July.
July 23, 2017 -
I am creation of this Parliament, says President Pranab Mukherjee in farewell speech
Members of both the Houses were present in the Central Hall for President Pranab Mukherjee's farewell ceremony.
July 23, 2017 -
Counting of votes in presidential poll begins
Counting of votes cast in the July 17 presidential election began on Thursday in Parliament to decide the contest between the ruling NDA's candidate Ram Nath Kovind, who has a clear edge, and the combined Opposition nominee Meira Kumar. The final result was expected by the evening that would decide the successor of President Pranab...
July 20, 2017 -
President Pranab Mukherjee praises discipline of ex-servicemen
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday applauded the discipline and organisational efficiency that the ex-servicemen carry with them even after leaving active service. Mukherjee was speaking after inaugurating the first ex-servicemen's rally organised by the Brahmastra Corps of the Army's Eastern Command at the newly-built Nabagram Military Station in Murshidabad district of the state. He also...
July 15, 2017 -
President Mukherjee ‘strongly condemns’ attack on Amarnath pilgrims
President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday "strongly" condemned the killing of Amarnath pilgrims in a militant attack. In a message, Mukherjee said: "Strongly condemn attack on Amarnath Yatris in J&K ; grieve the loss of innocent lives." Seven Amarnath pilgrims were killed and 14 others injured, including policemen, on Monday when a bus full of pilgrims...
July 11, 2017 -
President to address IISc annual convocation
President Pranab Mukherjee will on Wednesday address the annual convocation of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, his office said on Tuesday. President Mukherjee "will visit Bengaluru (Karnataka) tomorrow (Wednesday) to address the annual convocation of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru", said a statement issued by the President's Secretariat. Established in...
July 4, 2017 -
President Pranab Mukherjee wishes US on Independence Day
President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday extended his greetings to the government and people of the US on the occasion of their 241st Independence Day. "Warm greetings and felicitations to government and people of the US on their Independence Day," the President tweeted. Fourth of July celebrations are a grand affair in the US as the...
July 4, 2017 -
Pranabda advised me like a father, says PM Modi
Barely three weeks before the completion of President Pranab Mukherjee's remarkable tenure, a rare insight into his relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi shone through during the release of the book "President Pranab Mukheree — A Statesman" here on Sunday evening, with President Mukherjee candidly revealing that their close equation remained unaffected despite "divergence of views" on...
July 3, 2017 -
A visual presentation of a multi-faceted President
Rarely does one come across a President of the stature of Pranab Mukherjee. A multi-faceted personality, President Mukherjee came across, to all those who met him, as a warm and gracious person. An astute politician, scholar and leader, he is also a genial host. His keen sense of humour has helped calm many a turbulent...
July 2, 2017