Politicians mourn the demise of First Lady Suvra Mukherjee

It is informed with deep sorrow that First Lady, Mrs Suvra Mukherjee passed away this morning at 1051 am

— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) August 18, 2015

The social media platform was stormed with tweets from several users expressing their condolences soon after the news of the First Lady’s death was announced.

Thoughts and prayers for President Pranab-da & family on this sad news https://t.co/4GJMJCLQPb https://t.co/pIyYxXuSqh

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 18, 2015

Extremely saddened to learn about the passing away of First Lady Smt. Suvra Pranab Mukherjee. My deepest condolences to the family.

— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 18, 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote out a series of tweets grieving the death of Surva Mukherjee.

Saddened to hear that Rashtrapati ji’s wife Suvra boudi is no more. Cannot believe she has passed. Such is life. We have to accept the truth

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 18, 2015

May God give Rashtrapati ji and his family the strength to bear the loss

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 18, 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje were among others who extended condolences on Twitter.

Saddened to hear the news of Smt. Suvra Mukherjee’s demise. My heartfelt condolences to Shri Pranab Mukherjee and his bereaved family

— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) August 18, 2015

Very sad to hear the demise of Mrs Suvra Mukherjee. May her soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to Hon’ble President n his family.

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 18, 2015

Saddened to hear of passing away of the First Lady, Suvra Mukherjee. ​May her soul rest in peace. ​My heartfelt condolences to ​the family.

— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) August 18, 2015