Pranab Mukherjee assumed the office of the President of India, on 25th July 2012, and continued till 25th July 2017. He became the President of India after four decades of political life, and is the first Bengali to hold this office.
Mukherjee held many important positions. He served as the Finance Minister of India from 2009 to 2012, before becoming the President. He was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress.
Pranab Mukherjee was a key strategist in the Congress party. He was often known as the walking encyclopedia. In 2008, he was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan.
Pranab Mukherjee is also a noted author, and has written many books including ‘Off the Track’, ‘Challenges before the Nation/ Saga of Struggle and Sacrifice’ and ‘The Coalition Years’.
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