“Guiding Light’: Former President Pranab Mukherjee’s Son Pays Tribute On Birth Anniversary

Tributes poured in for former President Pranab Mukherjee on his 86th birth anniversary. (File)President Ram Nath Kovind led the tributes to Pranab Mukherjee on his 86th birth anniversary on Saturday. A veteran politician, Pranab Mukherjee served as Union Minister in several governments before becoming India’s 13th President.“President Ram Nath Kovind paid floral tributes to Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India, on his birth anniversary at Raj Bhavan, Uttarakhand,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a tweet along with an image.President Ram Nath Kovind paid floral tributes to Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India, on his birth anniversary at Raj Bhavan, Uttarakhand. pic.twitter.com/RDV6E3PX1a— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 11, 2021Remembering the Congress stalwart, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu said Pranab Mukherjee was an erudite statesman, towering intellectual and a consensus builder. “Pranab Da whom I had the privilege of knowing well, served the nation with distinction in various capacities,” the tweet read.His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. #PranabMukherjee— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) December 11, 2021Pranab Mukherjee’s son Abhijit and daughter Sharmistha remembered their father and said he was a guiding light.“Baba, you have always been the guiding light for me and my family! Today You may not be with us in person but I know you are always with us till we are here,” Abhijit Mukherjee wrote in a tweet along with a picture with his father.   Baba , you have always been the guiding light for Me & my family ! Today You may not be with us in person but I know you are always with Us till we are here ???? #PranabMukherjeepic.twitter.com/HWtyVEjd0Z— Abhijit Mukherjee (@ABHIJIT_LS) December 11, 2021Sharmistha  Mukherjee also paid homage to her grandparents on the occasion. Baba, today not just to you, I pay my homage to my grandparents who made u who u were. Dadu taught u politics is not power but service; Thakuma instilled in u discipline & as u often said, was responsible 4 ur razor-sharp memory. They were so proud of u & I’m so proud of them???? pic.twitter.com/Rbh3uA757l— Sharmistha Mukherjee (@Sharmistha_GK) December 11, 2021Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Dharmendra Pradhan and Sarbananda Sonowal also remembered Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion.“Humble tribute to the former President Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary,” said Mr Gadkari.Humble tribute to the Former President Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee ji on his birth anniversary. pic.twitter.com/is1Y3ByjJk— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) December 11, 2021Mr Pradhan said Pranab Mukherjee was a leader who was “admired across party lines.”Remembering the former President of India, Bharat Ratna, Shri Pranab Mukherjee ji on his birth anniversary. A leader par excellence, he was admired across party lines. Pranab da left an indelible mark on Indian society and politics. pic.twitter.com/KeGNME5AFe— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) December 11, 2021Sarbananda Sonowal described Pranab Mukherjee as “an erudite scholar and towering statesman” and said he continued to “guide us in every aspect of public life.”Remembering former President of India, Bharat Ratna, Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary. An erudite scholar and towering statesman, he continues to guide us in every aspect of public life. pic.twitter.com/77iPu5ma8Y— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) December 11, 2021Describing the party veteran as “a visionary, a statesman and a devote patriot,” the Congress said Pranab Mukherjee contributed in countless ways to the development of India. “We pay our tribute to him on his birth anniversary.”A visionary, a statesman and a devote patriot, Pranab da contributed in countless ways for the development & progress of our nation. We pay our tribute to him on his birth anniversary. pic.twitter.com/sBSdfovdfx— Congress (@INCIndia) December 11, 2021Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said President Mukherjee was “an able administrator and a great orator”. Remembering former President and Bharat Ratna recipient Swargiya Pranab Mukherjee on his jayanti today.An able administrator and a great orator, Pranab Da was admired across party lines for his deep understanding of politics and society. pic.twitter.com/DP7ovGatX3— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 11, 2021“Humble tributes to former President Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary. As an outstanding parliamentarian and a distinguished statesman, he was admired across the political spectrum and will always be remembered for his contribution to nation-building,” wrote Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.Humble tributes to former President Bharat Ratna #PranabMukherjee on his birth anniversary. As an outstanding parliamentarian and a distinguished statesman, he was admired across the political spectrum and will always be remembered for his contribution to nation building. pic.twitter.com/4LDay7b29X— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) December 11, 2021Pranab Mukherjee was born on December 11, 1935, in West Bengal’s Birbhum district. He became the 13th President of India in July 2012. He was conferred the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of India, in 2019. He died on August 31, 2020.



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