Live updates: Former President Pranab Mukherjee laid to rest with full military honours

Former president Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away in the national capital after a brief illness, would be remembered for the various initiatives he had taken as the head of the state. He brought about sweeping changes in the way his predecessors in the Rashtrapati Bhavan had functioned.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi and a host of prominent leaders of the state mourned the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee.Expressing his grief over Mukherjee's death, Kumar in his condolence message called the former president "Ajatshatru of politics" who was equally respected by both ruling and opposition, an official release said.

"Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He served India passionately for several decades. My condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace," Tendulkar tweeted.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee was writing a book that chronicles his journey as India's head of state in exhaustive detail and its release is planned on his birth anniversary later this year, publisher Rupa Publications said on Monday.'The Presidential Years' would be the fourth to be authored by Mukherjee, who passed away this afternoon at a hospital here at the age of 84.“This unique autobiographical account promises to give readers a bird's eye view of the functioning of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the inside story of the issues that made headlines–from the imposition of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh to demonetisation,” the publisher said in a statement.

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."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.