President Accepts the Resignation of Shri Pranab Mukherjee

The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister of India, has accepted the resignation of Shri Pranab Mukherjee from the Union Council of Ministers, with immediate effect.

Further, as advised the President of India has directed that the work of the Ministry of Finance will be looked after by the Prime Minister.

This release issued at 2115 hrs.