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The funeral of former President Pranab Mukherjee is being held at the Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi. Mukherjee, statesman, scholar and one of India's most respected leaders across the political spectrum, died on August 31 following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments. He was 84. Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for all the latest updates: 1.50 pm: Bangladesh Mission in Delhi to hold special condolence meeting on September 2 for former President Pranab Mukherjee. 1.45 pm: We express condolences over Pranab Mukherjee's death and extend sympathies: Chinese Foreign Ministry Pranab Mukherjee was a veteran statesman of India. In...
