Updated On: 27 December, 2024 05:55 PM IST | Divya Nair
A seven-day state mourning will be observed throughout the country as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday night in Delhi. During this period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast across India, the Union Home Ministry has announced (PICS/ATUL KAMBLE)

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In a communication to all chief secretaries of state and union territories on Thursday, the home ministry also said that a state funeral will be accorded to Singh and there will be no official entertainment during the period of state mourning
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At the BMC headquarters

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The tricolour flies at half mast at Mantralaya
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The national flag will also fly half-mast on the day of funeral in all Indian missions and high commissions abroad, the home ministry said

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At Bombay High Court
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Meanwhile, PM Modi described his predecessor`s death as a big loss to the nation, asserting that his commitment to the people and the country`s development would always be respected