Presidency of Pranab Mukherjee

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

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.

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