I have benefitted from his wise counsel: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee by saying that India has lost an experienced and seasoned leader.

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee on Monday by saying that India has lost an experienced and seasoned leader.

• Saddened to hear of the passing away of former Rashtrapati Shri. Pranab Mukherjee. Over the decades, he served the nation in various capacities. Periodically, have benefitted from his wise counsel. India loses an experienced and seasoned leader. Condolences.

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  Saddened to hear of the passing away of former Rashtrapati Shri. Pranab Mukherjee. Over the decades, he served the nation in various capacities. Periodically, have benefitted from his wise counsel. India loses an experienced and seasoned leader. Condolences.

  — Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) August 31, 2020

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  Saddened to hear of the passing away of former Rashtrapati Shri. Pranab Mukherjee. Over the decades, he served the nation in various capacities. Periodically, have benefitted from his wise counsel. India loses an experienced and seasoned leader. Condolences.

  — Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) August 31, 2020

Pranab Mukherjee died on Monday in an army hospital at the age of 84. He was the 13th president of India from 2012 to 2017 and has presented a total of 8 Union Budgets.

Pranab Mukherjee was an institution who’s five decades in public & political life built bridges: Thakur

Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur expressed his grief by tweeting "Bharat Ratna Sh Pranab Mukherjee was an institution who’s five decades in public & political life built bridges. His work shaped India’s political history & his passing away is the end of an era. A statesman whom I admired & whose blessings I have been fortunate to receive."

I fondly called him my ‘Dada’: Smriti Irani

Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles Smriti Irani said "Deeply pained by the demise of Pranab Da. I had the good fortune of working under his guidance during my stint in Education sector. His warmth, dedication & vision left an indelible mark. I mourn the passing away of not only a statesman but also as I fondly called him my ‘Dada’."

I gave him a slate as a gift and he liked it very much: Prakash Javadekar

Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar tweeted "Today the country has lost one of its finest sons Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee. On one of the occasions when Pranab Da was the Chief Guest for the Teachers Day ceremony in Vigyan Bhawan, I gave him a slate as a gift and he liked it very much.

Pranab Mukherjee was a statesman, most experienced policy maker: Suresh Prabhu

Union Minister Suresh Prabhu said "End of an era. Pranab Mukherjee was a statesman, most experienced policy maker, encyclopaedia on global & all Natl issues, seasoned parliamentarian, above all, excellent human. His demise creates huge void. I remember his encouragement to me at all times. We all will miss him OM SHANTI"

Left his imprint on governance, polity and Parliament: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Electronics & Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad mourned the death by saying :Deeply mourn the sad demise of Bharat Ratna Pranab Babu- former President of India and a true statesman. Left his imprint on governance, polity and Parliament. I was fortunate to get his guidance and also affection. May his soul Rest In Peace."

He was an extremely distinguished President: Amitabh Kant

NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant tweeted "Deeply saddened by the demise of Pranab Mukherjee. He was a remarkable statesman, an intellectual, a phenomenal policy maker, an encyclopaedia of knowledge on political affairs, a visionary, a Gr8 human being, a fine Finance Minister & an extremely distinguished President. Big loss."

His knowledge and memory about independent India’s economic history were phenomenal: Das

Reserve Bank of India's Governor Shaktikanta Das expressed his grief by tweeting "Deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Pranab Mukherjee. His knowledge and memory about independent India’s economic history were phenomenal. A sharp mind. A true statesman. Was privileged to work with him closely as Joint/Additional Secretary Budget. May his soul rest in peace."