Demise of O.P. Chautala | 28 Dec 2024

Why in News? 

• Recently, the Haryana government declared a three-day state mourning as a mark of respect to former Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala who passed away in Gurugram. 

Key Points 

• State Mourning:  
  • During this period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast on all government buildings where it is regularly displayed. 
  • All state government functions and official entertainment activities have been cancelled. 
• Public Holiday and State Funeral: 
  • Saturday has been declared a public holiday in all state government offices as a mark of respect. 
  • A state funeral was held on 28th December 2024 at Teja Khera farm in Sirsa district, the Chautala family’s native village. 
• Passing of Former CM: 
  • Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) president and five-time Haryana Chief Minister Chautala passed away at the age of 89.