Former President Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84
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Former President Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84
Former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away on August 31, his son Abhijit Mukherjee announced on Twitter.
He was 84 and had contracted COVID-19.
He was hospitalised for lung infection and was on ventilator support.
His health had further deteriorated in the recent days.
He served as President of India from 2012 to 2017.