Prez not to celebrate New Year in view of Delhi gang-rape case

Hyderabad: President Pranab Mukherjee, who is currently on his winter sojourn at Rashtrapati Nilayam at Bolarum here, has decided not to celebrate New Year’s Day tomorrow in view of the death of the Delhi gang-rape victim. “In view of the recent tragic events leading to the loss of a young girl, the President of India […]

Hyderabad: President Pranab Mukherjee, who is currently on his winter sojourn at Rashtrapati Nilayam at Bolarum here, has decided not to celebrate New Year's Day tomorrow in view of the death of the Delhi gang-rape victim.

"In view of the recent tragic events leading to the loss of a young girl, the President of India has decided not to take part in any celebrations of the New Year. The President has also decided not to receive any greetings in person," an official communication said tonight.