United States President Donald Trump extended his condolences to former President Pranab Mukherjee’s family and therefore the people of India on his death hours after his Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, during a statement, said the veteran’s “visionary leadership” helped bring the 2 countries closer.
“I was saddened to find out of the passing of India’s former President, Pranab Mukherjee. I send my condolences to his family and therefore the people of India as they grieve the loss of an excellent leader,” Donald Trump tweeted.
Earlier today, Mike Pompeo said during a statement: “Saddened to listen to of passing of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, whose visionary leadership was instrumental in bringing us and India closer together. We extend our deepest condolences to people of India during this difficult time.”
The former President, who had tested positive for coronavirus, died on Monday, weeks after his operation. The 84-year had died after being in hospital for 20 days. The seven-time parliamentarian’s funeral happened today with full military honours and therefore the centre has announced a seven-day official mourning.
The former President — described by many because the elder statesman of Indian politics — was mourned by political leaders across the board.
