Former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday evening at Army Research and Referral Hospital, New Delhi, after prolonged illness. As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, 7 days State mourning will be observed throughout India from August 31 to September 6.
During the period of state mourning , National flag will fly on half mast on all buildings throughout India where it is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment.
An official release by the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi stated that the time, date and venue of the state funeral will be intimated later.
