Death of Dr Manmohan Singh: Are schools and colleges closed in Telangana today?
After the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh at the All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) in the national capital on Thursday, the Telangana government has declared a holiday in all government offices and educational institutions in the state including schools and colleges for the next day. , December 27. Dr. Singh, a unique combination of strength and simplicity, had a distinguished career as an economist, holding many senior positions, including Finance Minister (1991-1996), Governor. of the Reserve Bank of India (1982-1985), and Prime Minister for two consecutive terms (2004-2014).
Is there any holiday in Telangana today?
The Telangana government has declared a holiday on December 27 and announced a seven-day mourning period.
The holiday, declared as a mark of respect to the death of the former Prime Minister, covers all government offices and educational institutions in the province on Friday.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma expressed grief over the demise of Dr Singh.
“The Government of Telangana deeply saddened by the death of Shri Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India on 26-12-2024 and as a mark of respect to the late leader, has decided to declare a holiday in all government offices and educational institutions on 27-12-2024 and to observe a state mourning of seven days, ” read the official order.
Additionally, the National flag will be at half-mast during the national mourning period, it noted.
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Are schools in Telangana closed today? What about colleges?
All educational institutions observed a state holiday on Friday, including schools and colleges.
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Chief Minister Reddy applauded the death of Dr Singh, describing the former Prime Minister as “one of the greatest economists, leaders, reformers, and above all, a philanthropist of our times”.
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