Kolkata, Aug 31 (PTI) West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday mourned former president Pranab Mukherjee's death saying a "colossus in public life has left for heavenly abode".

He extended his condolences to the family members and friends of the former president.

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"Deeply condole the death of former President Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee. An era has come to an end. A colossus in public life has left for heavenly abode. He served Mother India with statesman spirit like a sage rising above partisan politics.

"The nation mourns losing one of its worthiest sons. Condolences to his family, friends and all citizens," Dhankhar said in a statement released by the Raj Bhavan.

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