Yoga guru Ramdev on Monday said that former president Pranab Mukherjee gave a new direction to Indian politics and his demise was an irreparable loss for the country.
"I developed a deep personal bond with Pranab Mukherjee since he received me at the airport when I was to start a movement against black money, corruption and for system change in 2011. It continued till date. This is an irreparable loss. His work will continue to guide the country," Ramdev told .
Pranab Mukherjee died on Monday at Army Hospital (Research and Referral) Hospital where he was admitted earlier this month and had undergone brain surgery for removal of a clot. He was 84.
( With inputs from ANI )
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