NEW DELHI: Sharmistha Mukherjee expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre earmarked land for former President Pranab Mukherjee’s memorial.
“Called on Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji to express thanks & gratitude from core of my heart 4 his govts’ decision 2 create a memorial 4 baba. It’s more cherished considering that we didn’t ask for it. Immensely touched by this unexpected but truly gracious gesture by PM,” Sharmistha said in a post on X.
“Baba used to say that State honours shouldn’t be asked for, it should be offered. I’m so grateful that PM Modi did this to honour babas’ memory. It doesnt affect baba where he is now- beyond applaud or criticism. But for his daughter, words are not sufficient to express my joy,” she added.
The central government said in a letter that the “competent authority has approved the earmarking of the designated site within the ‘Rashtriya Smriti‘ complex (a part of the Rajghat precinct) for erecting a Samadhi of Late Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the former President of India.”
This comes after Sharmistha slammed the Congress Party for their criticism of the Centre over the funeral venue of Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26, 2024.
“When baba passed away, Congress didnt even bother 2 call CWC 4 condolence meeting. A senior leader told me it’s not done 4 Presidents. Thats utter rubbish as I learned later from baba’s diaries that on KR Narayanan’s death, CWC was called & condolence msg was drafted by baba only,” she had said.
