COLOMBO – The Indian High Commission in Colombo will maintain a Condolence Book on the passing away of India’s former president, Pranab Mukherjee, at the High Commission premises at 36-38, Galle Road, Colombo 3, open on Wednesday (2) and Thursday (3) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days
Mukherjee, who passed away in New Delhi on Monday (Aug 31), served as the 13th President of India from 2012 to 2017. Before becoming the President of India, he served at different times as Defence, Commerce, Foreign, and Finance Minister.
A seven-time Member of Parliament, Pranab Mukherjee was awarded India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna in 2019.
As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, seven-day State Mourning is being observed throughout India until September 6
-ENCL