Home Minister Amit Shah expressed grief at the passing away of former President Pranab Mukherjee. In a tweet, Mr Shah said, he was a vastly experienced leader who served the nation with utmost devotion. Mr Shah said, Pranab Da's life will always be cherished for his impeccable service and indelible contribution to our motherland. <br />''<br />''The Home Minister said, his demise has left a huge void in Indian polity. Mr Shah said, his sincerest condolences are with the family and followers of  Mukherjee on this irreparable loss.<br />'' <br />''Expressing grief, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, Pranab da epitomised simplicity, honesty and strength of character and he served the country with diligence and dedication. The Defence Minister said, he had tremendous knowledge of India's history, diplomacy, public policy and also defence<b>. </b>Mr Rajnath Singh said, Mukherjee's demise is a personal loss.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said, today the country has lost one of its finest sons Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee. Mr Javadekar said, on one of the occasions when Mukherjee was the Chief Guest for the Teachers Day ceremony in Vigyan Bhawan, he gave him a slate as a gift and he liked it very much.  </span><br />