Pranab Mukherjee Passes Away At 84: Sports Fraternity Offer Condolences

Pranab Mukherjee Passes Away: The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag etc. paid tribute to the former President of India following his demise.

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Former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday, August 31. The 84-year-old had undergone a life-saving surgery for a brain clot on August 10 and was being closely monitored by a team of specialists for past 21 days. The tragic news of his passing away was shared by his son Abhijit Mukherjee on social media.

Abhijit Mukherjee tweeted: "With a Heavy Heart, this is to inform you that my father Pranab Mukherjee has just passed away in spite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital and prayers ,duas and prarthanas from people throughout India! I thank all of You."

In no time, social media was flooded with condolences for Pranab Da, who had a long political career and was known to be one of the most revered politicians of his time. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag etc. paid tribute to the former President of India following his demise.

The nation has lost a brilliant leader. Saddened to hear about the passing of Shri Pranab Mukherjee. My sincere condolences to his family. 🙏🏼

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 31, 2020

Rest in Peace #PranabMukherjee ji. An inspiring figure to the nation. My condolences are with his loved ones.

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 31, 2020

My heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Shri #PranabMukherjee . Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/Q2noCKVFnq

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 31, 2020

Heartfelt condolences on the passing of Shri. Pranab Mukherjee. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏🏽

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 31, 2020

Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace 🙏

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) August 31, 2020

My heartfelt condolences on the passing away of our former President, Shri #PranabMukherjee . May his soul attain sadgati. pic.twitter.com/8LFpQtx8Sx

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 31, 2020

Former President #PranabMukherjee will be remembered as a tall and multidimensional figure of Indian politics. A statesman, thinker, writer and people's man. Deepest Condolences To The Family.#RipPranabMukherjee pic.twitter.com/6EhSz3xgZG

— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) August 31, 2020

We are surrounded by a cloud of sadness once again this year with the unfortunate demise of India's former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee(@CitiznMukherjee). Deeply saddened by the news. My heartfelt condolences to the family for such a major loss. God help them to cope with this pic.twitter.com/H3gGXikg56

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) August 31, 2020

PM Modi also paid tribute to Pranab Da and tweeted, "India grieves the passing away of Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He has left an indelible mark on the development trajectory of our nation. A scholar par excellence, a towering statesman, he was admired across the political spectrum and by all sections of society."

Pranab Mukherjee's political career spanned over five decades. Mukherjee has been a senior leader in the Indian National Congress and has occupied several ministerial portfolios in the Government of India.