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Launch of book on Pranab Mukherjee’s Presidency, an evening to remember

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SNS | New Delhi | July 7, 2017 1:15 pm

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The Chairman of The Statesman group, RP Gupta (centre), and Editor Ravindra Kumar (extreme right) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the release of the book, ‘President Pranab Mukherjee – A Statesman’. The book was published by The Statesman and the launch event was organised on 2 July 2017 (PHOTO: Subrata Dutta)

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<div>RP Gupta presenting a bouquet to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</div>

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The occasion gave some guests an opportunity to enjoy some lighter moments before the event began.

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<div>The Statesman Editor Ravindra Kumar delivering the introductory speech at the event.</div>

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<div>Prime Minister Narendra Modi uncovering the first copy of the book, which he presented to President Pranab Mukherjee.</div>

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Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar conversing with RP Gupta and Ravindra Kumar.

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The guests in attendance waiting for the President and the Prime Minister.

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President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RP Gupta with the book, ‘President Pranab Mukherjee: A Statesman’.

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Minister of Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley entering the venue with RP Gupta.

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<div>President Pranab Mukherjee flanked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RP Gupta.</div>

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Minister Arun Jaitley having a word with RP Gupta and some other guests at the event.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the gathering at the book release.

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BJP veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani being welcomed by RP Gupta.

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President Pranab Mukherjee and RP Gupta all ears to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Lal Krishna Advani with the office-bearers of The Statesman management.

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<div>President Pranab Mukherjee approaching the podium for a speech.</div>

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The Statesman Editor Ravindra Kumar having a word with veteran TV journalist Rajat Sharma and other guests.

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<div>In his speech, President Pranab Mukherjee reminisced his days as a youth in Kolkata and his association with The Statesman.</div>

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President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi being escorted by The Statesman group chairman RP Gupta to the venue.

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<div>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and The Statesman group Chairman RP Gupta listening to President Mukherjee's speech.</div>

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<div>RP Gupta presenting a bouquet to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</div>

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The Statesman group Chairman RP Gupta delivering the thanksgiving speech.

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<div>The Statesman Editor Ravindra Kumar delivering the introductory speech at the event.</div>

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People in attendance listening to The Statesman group Chairman RP Gupta's Speech.

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<div>Prime Minister Narendra Modi uncovering the first copy of the book, which he presented to President Pranab Mukherjee.</div>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi mingling with the guests as RP Gupta looks on.

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President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RP Gupta with the book, ‘President Pranab Mukherjee: A Statesman’.

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The Statesman group Chairman RP Gupta, Editor Ravindra Kumar discuss a point as Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi and another guest look on.

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<div>President Pranab Mukherjee flanked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RP Gupta.</div>

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RP Gupta having a word with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the gathering at the book release.

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Guests posing for a photograph with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RP Gupta.

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President Pranab Mukherjee and RP Gupta all ears to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Guests with RP Gupta and Varun Joshi (extreme right) whose pictures were used in the book.

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<div>President Pranab Mukherjee approaching the podium for a speech.</div>

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Young guests appreciating the photographs in the book on Pranab Mukherjee's presidency.

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<div>In his speech, President Pranab Mukherjee reminisced his days as a youth in Kolkata and his association with The Statesman.</div>

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(From left ): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, The Statesman group chairman RP Gupta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Pranab Mukherjee, senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani and Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar.

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<div>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and The Statesman group Chairman RP Gupta listening to President Mukherjee's speech.</div>

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The Statesman group Chairman RP Gupta delivering the thanksgiving speech.

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People in attendance listening to The Statesman group Chairman RP Gupta's Speech.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi mingling with the guests as RP Gupta looks on.

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The Statesman group Chairman RP Gupta, Editor Ravindra Kumar discuss a point as Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi and another guest look on.

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RP Gupta having a word with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Guests posing for a photograph with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RP Gupta.

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Guests with RP Gupta and Varun Joshi (extreme right) whose pictures were used in the book.

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Young guests appreciating the photographs in the book on Pranab Mukherjee's presidency.

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(From left ): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, The Statesman group chairman RP Gupta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Pranab Mukherjee, senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani and Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar.

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