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Demise of O.P. Chautala
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.
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