Telangana Mourns the Passing of Manmohan Singh

The Telangana government declared a seven-day state mourning and a holiday for government offices and educational institutions in honor of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at age 92. The national flag will be flown at half-mast, and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy plans to pay his respects in Delhi.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Hyderabad | Updated: 27-12-2024 11:22 IST | Created: 27-12-2024 10:51 IST
Telangana Mourns the Passing of Manmohan Singh
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The Telangana government has declared a seven-day state mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. In respect, a holiday has been announced for government offices and schools on Friday.

Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari confirmed that the national flag will fly at half-mast throughout the mourning period. Official communications have been sent to district Collectors and Superintendents of Police to ensure compliance.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will travel to New Delhi to honor Singh's memory. Manmohan Singh, a key figure in India's economic reforms, passed away at AIIMS, New Delhi, on Thursday at the age of 92.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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