Governor Droupadi Murmu, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahto, Union Minister Arjun Munda alongwith eminent personalities of the State on Monday expressed grief and paid tributes to former President of India and Bharat Ratna award recipient Pranab Mukherjee.
The Governor said in her message that the former President was a skilled politician, diplomat and knowledgeable in foreign affairs, soft-spoken, a man of remarkable memory. He was above party spirit and had good personal relationships with all. The Governor said that the former President always gave a message for the development of educational institutions. He expected students to excel. The Governor said that God bless such a great man and give his family unlimited power to bear this suffering.
Expressing deep grief over the demise of the former President of IndiaChief Minister Hemant Soren said that this is an irreparable loss for the entire nation. “His entire life was devoted to service to the nation. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to his family in this hour of grief,” said the CM.
Speaker of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly Rabindranath Mahato, has expressed deep condolences on the demise of former President of India and said, "The country is saddened by the news of his demise. He was a personality whose acceptance was equally amongst all political parties. The void he left in Indian politics will remain for a long time. I pray to God to grant everlasting peace to the departed soul and to give God strength to his family and loved ones at this critical hour,” said the Speaker.
“I am heartbroken to hear the news of the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee. The country lost a great leader, thinker and a statesman after his death. His whole life was dedicated to the service of the country. Let God place him in his steps. My condolences to the family,” said Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda