A seven-day state mourning will be observed across the country in honor of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died last night. During this period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast across India, as announced by the Union Home Ministry. In a directive sent to all chief secretaries of states and union territories on Thursday, the ministry also confirmed that Singh would be given a state funeral and no official entertainment would take place during the mourning period. The Union Cabinet is expected to meet at 11 am today to discuss arrangements for national mourning.

Dr Manmohan Singh death, live updates

The Karnataka government declared a public holiday for schools, colleges and offices on Friday (December 27) to mourn the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The Union government announced seven days of national mourning as a mark of respect for the late Prime Minister.

Public holiday on December 27?

Following Karnataka’s announcement, questions arose whether Friday, December 27 would also be considered a public holiday in other states. According to the RBIAs per the festive calendar, banks in Nagaland’s Kohima region are closed today for Christmas celebrations. There is uncertainty over a public holiday in other areas following the Telangana government’s announcement of a public holiday to mourn the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. As of now, there has been no confirmation of a public holiday in areas other than Kohima.

School, colleges closed today December 27?

• Karnataka: Schools, colleges and government offices are closed today as per the directive of the state government.
• Telangana: The state government, led by CM Revanth Reddy, today declared a public holiday for government offices and educational institutions, according to reports. However, this information could not be independently verified.
• Delhi: CM Atishi canceled all government programs scheduled for Friday.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh dies

92-year-old Dr Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday evening at AIIMS, Delhi, due to age-related issues. health complications. A statement from AIIMS confirmed the news, saying that he suffered a sudden loss of consciousness at his home on December 26, 2024. Despite resuscitation efforts, he was declared dead at 9:51 p.m. The nation mourns the loss of the two-term Prime Minister, remembered for his integrity, economic reforms and statesmanship.

Confirming the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan, AIIMS in a press release said, “It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, aged 92 years old. home on December 26, 2024. Resuscitation measures were immediately started at home. He was brought to the medical emergency room of AIIMS, New Delhi, at 8:06 p.m. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was pronounced dead at 9:51 p.m. »