IN PICS | State Funeral For Pranab Mukherjee Today; PM Modi, President, VP, Others Pay Last Respect

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays last respects to former President at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. The former President was admitted to Army's R&R Hospital in Delhi Cantt on August 10 in what the hospital described as critical condition. (Image: ANI)

Pranab 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. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, 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. (Image: ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee after his mortal remains were brought to his residence, 10, Rajaji Marg. 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. (Image: ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had always held former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, in high regard and had never hesitated from showering praises upon him at any platform. “He has served the nation selflessly and tirelessly for decades, leaving a strong imprint on the nation's growth trajectory. His wisdom and intellect have few parallels. Delighted that he has been conferred the Bharat Ratna,” PM had tweeted. (Image: ANI)

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee. The former President breathed his last on Monday evening, at the age of 84, marking the end of an era. He was not only detected with Covid-19 but was on a ventilator following a brain surgery to remove a blood clot. (Image: ANI)

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu pays last respects to former President Pranab Mukherjee at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. A seven-time parliamentarian and recipient of Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, Pranab Da was one of the most admired and respected political figures. (Image: ANI)

Barricades block traffic as van carrying mortal remains of former president and veteran Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee arrives at his residence, in New Delhi. (Image: PTI)

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan pays last respects to former President at his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg. Mukherjee, one of India's most respected politicians, died following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments. He was 84. (Image: ANI)

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury pays last respects to former President. Pranab Mukherjee is survived by his two sons, Abhijit and Indrajit Mukherjee, and daughter Sharmishta. Mukherjee, who was President of India from 2012 to 2017, was hospitalized on August 10 in a critical condition. (Image: ANI)