Nation's conscience bruised, needs bipartisan consensus: Pranab Mukherjee

Mukherjee went on to say that while this situation has to be "successfully diffused and contained", it also has to be ensured that all avenues are explored so as to avoid any repetition in the future

Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said the situation at the Indo-Chinese line of control in Ladakh is of "grave concern" not only for the nation's strategic interests but also has "far-reaching global geopolitical ramifications."

Expressing his deepest condolences on the "supreme sacrifice" made by the personnel of the Indian Army in Galwan Valley Mukherjee who served as a former defence minister, said the conscience of the nation has been "bruised" and needs to be addressed satisfactorily by the entire political class through a "bipartisan consensus."

"My deepest condolences on the supreme sacrifice made by the personnel of the Indian Army. Having