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Condolences on the Death of Former President Pranab Mukherjee

BDL MEDIA | September 1, 2020 |

September 1, 2020

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India – Following the announcement that former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee had died, His Holiness the Dalai Lama sent a letter to his son Abhijeet Mukherjee in which he wrote,

“I am sorry to learn about your father’s passing away. I will remember him in my prayers and would like to offer my condolences to you and your family at this sad time.”

His Holiness the Dalai Lama and President of India Pranab Mukherjee at the Laureates and Leaders for Children Summit at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi, India on December 10, 2016. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and President of India Pranab Mukherjee at the Laureates and Leaders for Children Summit at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi, India on December 10, 2016. Photo by Tenzin Choejor

His Holiness recalled having had the honour of meeting Mr Mukherjee on several occasions over the years, most recently in 2016. He noted that Mr Mukherjee’s dedication to public service was consistent over many decades, during which time he held several important ministerial portfolios, ultimately serving as this great nation’s President.

SOURCE: dalailama.com