New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26, 2024, in Delhi at the age of 92. One of the brightest statesmen of India, he became the Finance Minister in the central government led by then PM PV Narasimha Rao in 1991 as India was facing a severe economic crisis and executed several structural reforms that liberalised the economy of our country. The famous economist served as the Prime Minister of India for two consecutive terms, from 2004 to 2014 and left a lasting legacy on the economy and governance of India.
Seven-day national mourning for Manmohan Singh
The Government of India, as a mark of respect to former PM Manmohan Singh, has declared on December 26 that there will be a seven-day national mourning in his honour. The period of mourning is being observed from December 26, 2024, to January 1, 2025. It is a tribute to the former PM whose name has been etched in immortality in the history of modern India.
What does seven-day national mourning mean?
According to reports, the seven-day national mourning means that all government programs which were scheduled for December 27 has been cancelled and there will be a meeting of the Union Cabinet at 11 am today. The Government of India has stated that during the period of national mourning, the National Flag will flow at half-mast throughout India on all buildings where it is regularly flown and there will be no official entertainment during the period of mourning. Also, Manmohan Singh will be accorded a state funeral.
The state government in Karnataka has also announced seven days of mourning as a mark of tribute to Manmohan Singh. The state government also declared December 27 a holiday, including for schools and colleges. The Telangana government has also announced a holiday on December 27 for government offices schools and colleges, according to reports. Tributes are pouring in for Manmohan Singh from all parts of the country and beyond as economists, leaders and citizens alike are hailing him as a visionary statesman, a noted economist, and a man who lived his life with impeccable integrity.
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26, 2024, at age 92. A renowned economist and statesman, his death prompted a seven-day national mourning period in India. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
