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Memorial to be set up for former Prez Pranab Mukherjee, daughter thanks PM

The government has decided to set up a memorial for former president Pranab Mukherjee at the 'Rashtriya Smriti' area complex. Mukherjee died on August 31, 2020. Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of the former president, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and thanked him for honouring her father. "The Competent Authority has approved the earmarking of a designated site within the 'Rashtriya Smriti' complex (a part of the Rajghat precinct) for erecting a Samadhi of Late Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India," the government said in a letter to Sharmistha Mukherjee informing her of the decision. After receiving the letter, Sharmistha Mukherjee sought an appointment with the prime minister to thank him for the honour. "Called on Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi ji to express thanks and gratitude from core of my heart for his government's decision to create a memorial for baba. It's more cherished considering that we didn't ask for it. "Immensely touched by this unexpected bu

Memorial to be set up for former Prez Pranab Mukherjee, daughter thanks PM
Updated On : 07 Jan 2025 | 6:54 PM IST

TN leaders meet President Mukherjee over Cauvery issue

They sought his intervention in the setting up of Cauvery Management Board, a demand Karnataka is opposed to

TN leaders meet President Mukherjee over Cauvery issue
Updated On : 21 Oct 2016 | 6:08 PM IST