India bids teary farewell to former President Pranab Mukherjee - In pics
Former President Pranab Mukherjee was cremated with full state honours at the Lodhi road electric crematorium on Tuesday afternoon. His son performed his last rites.
Sep 01, 2020, 15:17 PM IST
Former President Pranab Mukherjee cremated with full state honours
Mukherjee's family and relatives paid their last respects clad in PPE kits while conforming to COVID-19 safeguards. An Army contingent gave a guard of honour and a gun salute to the former president.
Sep 01, 2020, 15:03 PM IST
Last rites of former President Pranab Mukherjee to be held today following COVID-19 guidelines
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, the wreath-laying has been scheduled in three phases that is the official dignitaries can pay homage from 9:15 am to 10:15 am, other dignitaries can visit after 10:15 am to 11 am and an hour`s time is kept for the general public from 11 am to 12 noon.
Sep 01, 2020, 06:33 AM IST
