Presidency of Pranab Mukherjee

The Presidency of Pranab Mukherjee begins on 25 July 2012, when he took oath as the thirteenth President of India.

Domestic affairs

Mercy petitions

During his tenure, Mukherjee disposed of 34 mercy pleas. Of these, 30 were rejected and 4 were commuted. Among those whose pleas were denied are Ajmal Kasab, Afzal Guru and Yakub Menon.

Foreign affairs

State visits

Belgium and Turkey

The President, accompanied with his daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee, arrived at Brussels.

Vietnam

President Mukherjee planted a Bodhi tree in the Presidential Palace.

Jordan, Palestine, and Israel

He was conferred with an honorary doctorate by the University of Jordan.
He addressed the Israeli parliament