Pranab Mukherjee remains in critical condition

The daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, who is in critical condition after undergoing brain surgery, prayed for her father saying God do whatever is best for him.

Sharmistha Mukherjee posted an emotional message on Twitter stating that she hopes God chooses the best path for him and gives her the strength to accept whatever comes ahead.

The condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee worsened on Tuesday, doctors attending on him said.

“Last year 8 August was one of the happiest day for me as my dad received Bharat Ratna.Exactly a year later on 10 August he fell critically ill. May God do whatever is best for him & give me strength to accept both joys & sorrows of life with equanimity. I sincerely thank all for their concerns,” Sharmistha Mukherjee tweeted.

The Army Research and Referral (R&R) Hospital said he remains on ventilator support and has not shown signs of improvement, after he underwent a brain surgery on August 11.

He had also tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the surgery.

Soon after the news of his hospitalisation, wishes poured in from various quarters for his early recovery and a number of leaders sent their wishes on Twitter. President Ram Nath Kovind also spoke to Sharmistha Mukherjee and enquired about his health.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the R&R Hospital and enquired about the former President’s health. Mr Singh was at the hospital for around 20 minutes. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also sent in his best wishes to the former president and wished him early recovery.