New Delhi, Dec 27
The Central government on Friday announced seven days of national mourning as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who died at the age of 92 here on Thursday.
A notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs issued to the chief secretaries of all the states and Union Territories stated that in view of the demise of the former Prime Minister and as a mark of respect, seven days of mourning would be observed throughout India till January 1, 2025.
The last rites of the former Prime Minister will be conducted with full State honours, the statement said.
According to the notification all government programmes scheduled for Friday were cancelled.
The statement noted that the National Flag would be flown at half-mast on the days of mourning throughout India on all buildings where it is flown regularly and there would be no official entertainment on the days during the period of national mourning.
Earlier on Friday, Dr Singh’s mortal remains were taken from AIIMS New Delhi to his residence. He had been rushed to the hospital late on Thursday evening where he breathed his last.
The news of Dr. Singh's demise was confirmed by the hospital late on Thursday night.