PranabMukherjeeDemise West Bengal to observe state mourning tomorrow as tribute to Pranab Mukherjee
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: The West Bengal Government has announced to keep all government and government-aided offices and institutions closed on Tuesday as a mark of respect to former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away at the age of 84.
The state's Home Department in its Twitter handle posted, "As a mark of respect to the departed soul of former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, a glorious son of Bengal, GOWB is keeping all government and government aided offices and institutions closed tomorrow- 1st September. "
As a mark of respect to the departed soul of former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, a glorious son of Bengal, GOWB is keeping all government and government aided offices and institutions closed tomorrow- 1st September.(1/2)
— HOME DEPARTMENT - GOVT. OF WEST BENGAL (@HomeBengal) August 31, 2020
" If the funeral takes place on another day, then that day too shall be observed with similar solemn respect. While 1st September remains Police Day, the observance will be on 8th September, " it said.
If the funeral takes place on another day, then that day too shall be observed with similar solemn respect. While 1st September remains Police Day, the observance will be on 8th September.(2/2)
— HOME DEPARTMENT - GOVT. OF WEST BENGAL (@HomeBengal) August 31, 2020
Griefing the demise, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to her Twitter handle and wrote: "It is with deep sorrow I write this. Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee has left us."
"An era has ended. For decades he was a father figure. From my first win as MP, to being my senior Cabinet colleague, to his becoming President while I was CM," stated Banerjee.
It is with deep sorrow I write this. Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee has left us. An era has ended. For decades he was a father figure. From my first win as MP, to being my senior Cabinet colleague, to his becoming President while I was CM...(1/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 31, 2020
Recalling loads of memories, she said, "So many memories. A visit to Delhi without Pranabda is unimaginable. "
"He is a legend in all subjects from politics to economics. Will be forever grateful," the Chief Minister noted.
"Shall miss him immensely. My condolences to Abhijit & Sharmistha, " she said.
So many memories.A visit to Delhi without Pranabda is unimaginable. He is a legend in all subjects from politics to economics. Will be forever grateful. Shall miss him immensely. My condolences to Abhijit & Sharmistha (2/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 31, 2020
The former president passed away here at Army R&R Army Hospital on Monday, after prolonged illness. He was 84.
Mukherjee was admitted in the hospital on August 10 in a critical condition. He had a large brain clot, for which he underwent an emergency life-saving surgery. He was also found to be suffering from COVID-19.
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