GUWAHATI : Former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee passed away on 31st August, 2020.
He underwent a brain surgery on August 10 and was on ventilator support since then.
Mukherjee had a surgery at the Army's Research and Referral (R&R) hospital in Delhi to remove a large clot in his brain.
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The 84 year old Former President also tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the surgery.
Taking to his Twitter handle, Abhijeet Mukherjee son of the former President wrote, "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"