Pranab Mukherjee history
Pranab Mukherjee (11 December 1935 – 31 August 2020) [3] was an Indian politician who served as the 13th President of India from 2012 until 2017. In a political career spanning five decades, Mukherjee was a senior leader in the Indian National Congress and occupied several ministerial portfolios in the Government of India . [4] Prior to his election as President , Mukherjee was Union Finance Minister from 2009 to 2012. He was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna in 2019 by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind . Pranab Mukherjee 13th President of India In office 25 July 2012 – 25 July 2017 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Narendra Modi Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari Preceded by Pratibha Patil Succeeded by Ram Nath Kovind Minister of Finance In office 24 January 2009 – 24 July 2012 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Preceded by Manmoh...