New Delhi: Former India President and one of the country’s most admired political leader Pranab Mukherjee passed away on late Monday (August 31). He was 84. Mukherjee had suffered a fall at his Rajaji Marg house and had been operated to remove a blood clot in his brain on August 10. Earlier this month he had brain surgery and after the surgery, he
was in coma. Mukherjee was admitted to the Army’s Research and Referral (R&R) hospital in Delhi.
As soon as the news came out sports stars like India captain Virat Kohli, legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, VVS Laxman, Gautam Gambhir among others took to social media to mourn and pay tribute to the Political Prophet of India.
Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He served India passionately for several decades.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 31, 2020
My condolences to his family & loved ones. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/c7tXTSFwYw
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
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
Rest in Peace #PranabMukherjee ji. An inspiring figure to the nation. My condolences are with his loved ones.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 31, 2020
Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He belonged to the league of leaders respected & loved across the spectrum. May god give strength to his family & loves ones. The nation will remember his immense contributions forever! pic.twitter.com/aqsilNOOgb
— Gautam Gambhir (Modi Ka Parivar) (@GautamGambhir) August 31, 2020
