Pranab Mukherjee Memorial at Delhi’s Rajghat Complex
The Central Government has decided to set up a memorial for former President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, part of the Rajghat precinct in Delhi. Mukherjee, who passed away on August 31, 2020, was a veteran Congress leader and the 13th President of India. His daughter, Sharmistha Mukherjee, expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this unexpected gesture. The memorial will be a tribute to Mukherjee’s decades-long contribution to Indian politics.
Key Points About Memorial
- Decision Date: January 1, 2025
- Location: Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, Rajghat Complex, New Delhi
- Approved by: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
- Purpose: To honor Pranab Mukherjee, India’s 13th President
- Letter Received by: Sharmistha Mukherjee (Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter)