<span style="color: #222222;">Several leaders in Tamil Nadu have expressed their condolences over the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee.<br />''<br />''The state Governor Bunwarilal Purohit has said late Pranab Mukherjee has been a statesman par excellence, who had tremendous knowledge of India's history and polity.<br />''<br />''The ruling AIADMK coordinator O.Panneerselvam and Co-Coordinator Edappadi Palaniswamy have said in a joint statement, Pranab Mukherjee has been a multifaceted personality, who will be remembered as an eminent parliamentarian.<br />''<br />''The opposition DMK leader MK Stalin has said late Pranab Mukherjee had a prophetic vision for the nation, adding his contributions will be etched in the history of the nation.<br />''<br />''The TNCC chief Alagiri, MDMK general secretary Vaiko, PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss and many others have expressed their condolences.</span><br />