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Pranab Mukherjee
Pranab Mukherjee is the former president of India. A former leader of the Indian National Congress, he held the presidential post from 2012 to 2017. Prior to that he was the finance minister and at various moments of his political career held portfolios of foreign affairs, defence and commerce. Born in Birbhum district of Bengal, he went on to complete his higher education from University of Calcutta with an MA degree in Political Science and an LLB. Before joining politics he worked as a professor of Political Science at Vidyanagar College and as a journalist with the Bengali journal 'Desher Dak'. Mukherjee's initiation into national politics took place in 1969 when he got elected to the Rajya Sabha, under the guidance of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. After the assassination of Indira Gandhi, Mukherjee's political career took a back seat. However, he revived his political portfolio under the prime ministerial tenure of P V Narasimha Rao, when he was appointed head of planning commission and later as foreign minister. In all these years of political experience in the country, president Mukherjee has been instrumental in certain key developments regarding Right to Information, Right to Employement, Metro Rail and the like. Apart from his political astuity, he is reputed for his powerful oratory skills and intellectual prowess.
PRANAB MUKHERJEE NEWS
'It was always my intention to settle': In new podcast, Vijay Mallya speaks on Kingfisher Airlines case after 9 years
June 06, 2025 2:11 pm
Vijay Mallya Raj Shamani Podcast: Vijay Mallya, the liquor baron, who has maintained his stance of denying any wrongdoing, is currently living in the United Kingdom.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee's son back in Congress: ‘Soon after joined TMC, I realised I did wrong’
February 13, 2025 3:31 am
Abhijit Mukherjee had left the Congress for the TMC in 2021.
Mohan Bhagwat ‘quotes’ Pranab Mukherjee: If no Ghar Wapsi, Adivasis would turn anti-national
January 15, 2025 7:57 am
Bhagwat said this at an event in Indore Monday to present the ‘National Devi Ahilya Award’ to VHP leader Champat Rai, who is also the general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee to get memorial at Delhi's Rajghat complex
January 08, 2025 8:11 am
Former President Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmistha told The Indian Express that she received a letter from the Government informing her about the decision on January 1.
Pranab's daughter seeks answers from Congress; alleges rot has set in party
December 29, 2024 3:57 pm
Mukherjee lamented that several old Congress workers feel alienated from the party today due to the current state of affairs and the lack of an ideology among the top leaders.
From dates to the big names, here’s all you need to know about Banaras Lit Fest 2024
February 06, 2024 7:44 pm
Banaras Lit Fest 2024: According to the organisers, there will be a special session in memory of former President of India Pranab Mukherjee.
January 25, 1984, Forty Years Ago: Public Sector Issues
January 25, 2024 6:57 am
Union finance minister Pranab Mukherjee agreed to convene a special meeting to discuss the ills of public sector units.
From ‘trust deficit’ with Gandhi family to Rahul’s arrogance: Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter remembers her father
December 12, 2023 12:45 pm
Sharmistha Mukherjee talked about her father Pranab Mukherjee’s political career, personal relationships, and interactions with leaders.
Pranab Mukherjee called Modi visits a ‘political adda'… it was marked with relaxed body language and laughter, recalls daughter
December 11, 2023 10:10 am
In her book, Sharmistha quotes Pranab as stating that Modi ‘has a professional approach to statecraft... feels the pulse of the people very strongly’; she also says her father was dismayed by ‘de-Nehrufication’ under Modi govt
Pranab Mukherjee: The ultimate Congress insider who always remained an ‘outsider’
December 11, 2023 10:10 am
In his book, Pranab Mukherjee wrote: “... stories have been circulated that I aspired to be the interim PM ... And that this created misgivings in Rajiv Gandhi’s mind. These stories are completely false and spiteful”
PRANAB MUKHERJEE PHOTOS
Former President Pranab Mukherjee cremated with full state honours
September 01, 2020 4:49 pm
Mukherjee passed away on Monday evening at the age of 84 after his condition declined earlier in the day and he suffered a septic shock due to his lung infection, the Army’s Research and Referral Hospital said.
Remembering Pranab Mukherjee: 13 rare photos of former President from Express archives
September 02, 2020 11:08 am
Former president Pranab Mukherjee passed away on August 31. He was 84. The once Congress stalwart wore many hats over the last five decades in public life and 37 years in Parliament. He was conferred the Bharat Ratna last year.
PHOTOS | President Pranab Mukherjee delivers second Ramnath Goenka Lecture
May 26, 2017 11:37 am
NSG commandos, Tejas fighter jet debut at 68th Republic Day parade
January 26, 2017 1:45 pm
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May 24, 2016 12:08 pm
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President Pranab Mukherjee throws open Mughal Gardens to the public
February 12, 2016 2:36 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday (February 11) inaugurated annual 'Udyanotsav', which marked the annual opening of Mughal Gardens to the public.
International Fleet Review 2016: Glimpses of Indian Navy's majestic display
February 06, 2016 5:57 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee inspected one of the largest maritime events in the recent past, as International Fleet Review 2016 (IFR 2016) took place off the Visakhapatnam coast on Saturday (February 6).
President Mukherjee, PM Modi, Sonia remember Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary
January 30, 2016 2:10 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Congress President Sonia Gandhi remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary and paid homage to the Father of the Nation.
Rashtrapati Bhawan gears up for Beating Retreat ceremony
January 27, 2016 10:10 pm
Rashtrapati Bhawan gets illuminated during the full dress rehearsal for the Beating Retreat ceremony, in New Delhi.
President Pranab Mukherjee hosts At Home: Hollande, Modi, Sonia, Kejriwal attend the reception
January 27, 2016 1:05 pm
President Pranab Mukhrjee hosted the At Home reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on January 26. French President Francois Hollande, who was the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congres President Sonia Gandhi, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Foreigmn Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejirwal attended the event.
PRANAB MUKHERJEE VIDEOS
Opinion | The Importance Of Being President Pranab Mukherjee
June 22, 2020 6:59 pm
Presidential Polls 2017
June 22, 2020 7:00 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee Lists Modi Government's Achievements Ahead Of Budget 2017
June 22, 2020 7:12 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee Warns Modi Government Regarding Demonetisation
June 22, 2020 7:15 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee Criticises Parliament Disruptions Over Demonetisation
June 22, 2020 7:18 pm
President Mukherjee ignored burning issues in his speech: Sitaram
February 23, 2016 2:26 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said President Pranab Mukherjee did not mention anything about the burning issues in the country in his speech while addressing the Parliament on the first day of Budget Session 2016-17. He further said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to change the Indian Republic into RSS's version of 'Fascist Hindu Rashtra'.
Budget Session: President Mukherjee leaves for Parliament
February 23, 2016 6:34 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday left his official residence to attend the Budget Session. Mukherjee will address both Houses on his government's plans, policies and vision for the year ahead. The Budget Session of Parliament is commencing today and is expected to have a stormy start over a host of issues, including the JNU row, Rohith Vemula suicide case and Pathankot terror attack.
Strict action should be taken against anti-national people: Rahul
February 18, 2016 10:00 am
New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday led a delegation to meet President Pranab Mukherjee to discuss the Jawaharlal Nehru University row. Talking to mediapersons after the meeting, he said strict action should be taken against the people raising anti-national slogans. Rahul added that because of few students, the entire university should not be held responsible, adding the JNU row has damaged India's image globally. He further said that RSS and Centre are trying to impose their ideology on the entire nation and Congress will not let it happen.
Congress leaders meet President, brief him on Arunachal Pradesh
February 16, 2016 4:56 pm
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Senior Congress leaders, including Ghulam Nabi Azad, Kapil Sibal met President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday evening to brief him about the happenings in Arunachal Pradesh. Briefing the media after meeting the President, Congress leader Sibal said they have requested the former to ensure that the Constitution is followed and obeyed in formation of government in Arunachal Pradesh. He further said that any act of Centre to swear in Khaliko Pul would be unconstitutional.
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