Seven-day State Mourning to Be Observed in Memory of Former President Pranab Mukherjee

New Delhi: The Indian Government on Monday announced that seven days of state mourning will be observed throughout the country in memory of former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away at Army Research & Referral Hospital here today.

“As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, seven days State Mourning will be observed throughout India from 31.08.2020 to 06.09.2020, both days inclusive”, the Ministry of Home Affairs said.

During the period of State Mourning the National Flag will fly at halfmaston all buildings throughout India, where it is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment, the Ministry said.

The date, time and venue of the State Funeral will be intimated later, it added.