Tricolour Flies At Half Mast In States As Nation Mourns Death Of Ex-PM Manmohan Singh: Video

The National flag flew at half mast across government buildings in the country as the nation mourns the loss of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The veteran economist who spearheaded economic reforms in the country died at the age of 92 in New Delhi. 

Following his demise, the Central government declared a seven-day state mourning as a mark of respect to the former PM. “During this period the National Flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India where it is regularly flown,” said the Centre in a statement on Thursday. 

Rashtrapati Bhavan and Congress headquarters in Delhi flew the Tricolour at half-mast.

#WATCH | Delhi: National flag at half-mast at Rashtrapati Bhavan, following the demise of former PM Manmohan Singh.

The former PM passed away at the age of 92. The Government of India has cancelled all programs scheduled for today and has declared a national mourning of 7 days.… pic.twitter.com/ABT4EXLarY

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#WATCH | The Congress flag at Congress headquarters in Delhi at half mast following the passing away of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh pic.twitter.com/D68ao7exWB

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The National Flag flew half mast at other places as well including Telangana Secretariat, Maharashtra Mantralaya, Karnataka Vidhana Soudha, and Uttarakhand State Secretariat. 

#WATCH | Hyderabad | The National flags at Telangana Secretariat, Tankbund and GHMC building at half-mast following the demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh pic.twitter.com/8mtQi8KMSw

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#WATCH | Mumbai | National flag flies at half mast at Maharashtra Mantralaya as the nation observes mourning following the demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh pic.twitter.com/AC0RkFquys

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#WATCH | Bengaluru | National flag at half mast at Vidhana Soudha as the nation mourns the passing away of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh pic.twitter.com/YruGXIOW4b

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#WATCH | Dehradun | National flag at half mast at Uttarakhand State Secretariat on the passing away of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh pic.twitter.com/RGGcib3TfW

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As per the Government circular, the seven-day mourning will be observed from December 26 till January 1, 2025, with both days inclusive. Apart from flying the National Flag at half mast, all official entertainment will also remain suspended during this duration. 

The National Flag will fly at half mast on the day of the funeral in all Indian Missions and High Commissions of India abroad. 

The Centre also announced that the last rites will be held with full state honours. 

According to Congress leaders, Singh’s funeral is likely to take place on Saturday. 

” The schedule has not been finalised. His daughter is coming from abroad and she will reach by afternoon and evening, after that everything will be decided…the last rites might take place tomorrow…,” said Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit.