State mourning in India on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, National flag bowed in honor

Newz Fast, New Delhi: After the death of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain, a state mourning is being observed in India today.

The national flag is flown at half-mast at the Red Fort and Rashtrapati Bhavan during state mourning. State mourning is being observed in India today after the death of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain.

The national flag is flown at half-mast at the Red Fort and Rashtrapati Bhavan during state mourning. Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September.

After this, the central government had announced a one-day state mourning. A 10-day national mourning has been declared in Britain following the death of the Queen.

State mourning
An official statement by the central government said, "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland passed away on 8 September 2022.

In honor of the late Queen, the Government of India has decided to observe a day-long state mourning across the country on September 11," the statement said.
On the day of state mourning, at all buildings across the country where the national flag is flown regularly, the national flag will remain at half-mast and no official entertainment activities will be held on that day.

PM Modi paid tribute
President Draupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Queen Elizabeth II.
"In her messages, she said that she was a stalwart of our times; A kind personality, who provided inspirational leadership to his nation and people.

The British High Commission has kept a condolence book for those wishing to pay tribute at the High Commissioner's residence here.