Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, in her upcoming book "Pranab My Father", has talked about her father's views on Sonia Gandhi, Rahul, on whether he ever wanted to become the Prime Minister among other stories.
In a no-holds-barred conversation with India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma on 'Aap Ki Adalat' show, the former Congress leader also revealed why Sonia Gandhi declined to become Prime Minister in 2004 and why Rahul Gandhi was preferred over Priyanka to join politics first.
In a message that was read out at the first Pranab Mukherjee Memorial Lecture on Tuesday to mark the first death anniversary of the former president, Modi said that blessed with unparalleled intellectual capabilities, Bharat Ratna Mukherjee made remarkable contributions to the nation's progress.
Congress MP Abhijit Mukherjee, the son of former president Pranab Mukherjee, joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Kolkata on Monday. He was inducted into the party at a press conference in the city in the presence of senior TMC leaders.
Today I want to share some secrets about Pranab Mukherjee’s presidential years with you. Over the years, there had been speculations by many about the relationship between Pranab Mukherjee and Narendra Modi as President and Prime Minister, Both came from differing ideological backgrounds and from different political parties.
Pranab Mukherjee said his approach to maintaining cordial relations with PM Modi was rooted in the fact that "I believe in the parliamentary form of government and its principle".
Former president Pranab Mukherjee in his last book said that the Congress' failure to recognise the end of its charismatic leadership was among the many reasons for its defeat in the 2014 general elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi must listen to the dissenting voices and speak more often in Parliament, using it as a forum to disseminate his views to convince the Opposition and inform the nation, felt former president Pranab Mukherjee.
Abhijit Mukherjee, Pranab's son, took to Twitter to raise concerns over the memoir and said he wants to read the book before it goes for final printing.
"While Sonia Gandhi was unable to handle the affairs of the party, Dr Singh's prolonged absence from the House put an end to any personal contact with other MPs," Pranab wrote in his book "The Presidential Years".
The Monsoon Session of Parliament has begun. Tribute being paid to Former President Pranab Mukherjee, who died recently.
The mortal remains of former president Pranab Mukherjee was immersed in Ganga River at Haridwar on September 01.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, and said he was saddened to learn about his passing.
Pranab Mukherjee died following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments at an Army Hospital in New Delhi on Monday evening. He was 84.
Son of former president Pranab Mukherjee, Abhijit Mukherjee on September 01 stated that the reason behind his father death was not COVID-19. He said, "I feel COVID was not the main factor for his death rather it was the brain operation.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee breathed his last on Monday. Beauty expert Shahnaz Husain mourned the death of the eminent statesman and leader by remembering her experience of meeting him along with her students of Shasight.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee laid to rest with full military honours. His last rites were performed at Lodhi crematorium today, under restrictions for COVID-19.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the mortal remains of former President Pranab Mukherjee arrived at the crematorium in a van instead of the gun carriage. This was done due to the ongoing coronavirus restriction.
Politicos arrived to pay homage to former president Pranab Mukherjee at his residence on Sept 01.
Chiefs of armed forces came to pay their last respects to former president Pranab Mukherjee at his residence 10 Rajaji Marg on Sept 01.
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