Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away at 84

Former president Pranab Mukherjee passed away today at the Army Research and Referral Hospital in New Delhi. He was 84 years old.

According to the hospital, he suffered a septic shock due to his lung infection.

He was critical and on ventilator support after he underwent brain surgery on August 10. Mukherjee was also found to be Covid-19 positive.

“With a Heavy Heart, this is to inform you that my father Shri #PranabMukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital & prayers ,duas & prarthanas from people throughout India ! I thank all of You,” Abhijit Mukherjee, former president son tweeted.