File photo of former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee UNBThe government of India and many states have announced seven-day official mourningThe nation is observing a one-day state mourning on Wednesday in honour of former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee. All government, semi-government, autonomous and private institutions and Bangladesh missions abroad kept the national flag at half-mast in observance of the mourning day. Also read - Pranab Mukherjee passes away from Covid-19Pranab Mukherjee, the former Indian president, died on Monday at the age of 84, weeks after his brain surgery. The government of India and many states have announced seven-day official mourning.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 02, 2020 06:11 UTC