Manmohan Singh’s death: Karnataka government holiday today, seven-day mourning declared

Manmohan Singh’s death: Karnataka government holiday today, seven-day mourning declared

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, December 27, 2024: The Karnataka government has announced seven days of mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh late on Thursday. It also declared Friday (December 27) a holiday, including for schools and colleges.

In view of the passing away of Mr. Singh, day two of the centenary of the Belgaum Congress session, which was being celebrated at the border town of Belagavi, stands cancelled, announced KPCC president and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

A massive public rally had been planned in Belagavi. He announced that a condolence meeting will be held at the same venue. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha left for Delhi.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is also visiting New Delhi to pay his last respects to Mr. Singh, took to X and said: “A statesman of unparalleled wisdom, his leadership and vision left an indelible mark on our nation. It was during his tenure as PM that I became the CM of Karnataka for the first time. His encouragement of our budgetary measures and the influence of landmark UPA policies like the Right to Food Act shaped Karnataka’s progress and welfare initiatives.” The Chief Minister added that Mr. Singh’s legacy will “continue to inspire generations.”

The Deputy Chief Minister, who is also leaving for Delhi, said that with Mr. Singh’s death “an era defined by statesmanship, integrity and quiet strength comes to an end.” “His vision for the nation both as the PM and the economic architect during one of its most defining moments truly speak volumes about his resilient leadership,” he further said.

Political leaders, cutting across party barriers, paid their respects to the deceased statesman. The BJP has cancelled a protest it had planned on Friday in Bengaluru.