Pranab Mukherjee
Indian Politician and 13th President
Born
December 11th, 1935
89 years ago
Died
August 31st, 2020
5 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Elected as the 13th President of India, served from July 2012 to July 2017. Previous roles included Finance Minister and External Affairs Minister. Joined Indian politics in 1969, representing the Indian National Congress. Worked on various economic reforms and tax policies during his tenure as Finance Minister. Received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2019. Played a crucial role in shaping economic policies and foreign relations.
Served as the 13th President of India
Held the position of Finance Minister
Contributed to major economic reforms
Awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019
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