Pranab Mukherjee
West Bengal Guv Jagdeep Dhankhar mourns Pranab Mukherjee's death
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee.
Deeply condole the death of former President Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee,' the state's first citizen said.
'He served Mother India with statesman spirit like a sage rising above partisan politics,' Dhankhar said in a message.
'Nation has lost a great statesman who left his indelible imprint in all he did for the Nation. During his hospitalisation was in touch with his daughter Sarmistha Mukherjee,' the governor said.
'The nation mourns losing one of its worthiest sons. Condolences to his family, friends & all citizens.
'Endowed with perspicacity and wisdom, Bharat Ratna Shri Mukherjee combined tradition and modernity. In his 5 decade long illustrious public life, he remained rooted to the ground irrespective of the exalted offices he held. He endeared himself to people across political spectrum,' Mr Dhankhar said in his message.
'As the First Citizen, he continued to connect with everyone, bringing Rashtrapati Bhavan closer to the people. He opened its gates for public visit. His decision to discontinue the use of the honorific 'His Excellency' was historic,' Dhankhar noted.
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