New Delhi, Aug 31 (PTI) Expressing grief over the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee, BJP president JP Nadda on Monday said he served the country with diligence and was admired across party lines.

Mukherjee, 84, died at an army hospital here on Monday. He was admitted to the hospital on August 10 and was operated for removal of a clot in his brain. He later developed lung infection and was on ventilator support.

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"Saddened by the demise of former President and statesman Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He has served the Country in many roles with diligence and determination. He is widely admired across the parties for his intellect and perseverance . My condolences to his family and followers," Nadda said on Twitter.

Mukherjee was the 13th president of India from 2012 to 2017. PTI JTR

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