New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai to pay his last respects to the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Prime Minister will also take part in the last rites of the iconic singer which will be performed at 6:30 pm today.
Mangeshkar’s mortal remains will be carried to her home Prabhu Kunj in the afternoon. She will be cremated at 6:30 PM in the evening. Her mortal will be kept at her home till 3 PM for people to pay respect. At around 4 PM her mortal remains will be taken to Shivaji Park where her last rites will be performed later in the evening.
PM Modi also expressed grief on passing away of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, recipient at 92.
"I consider it my honour that I have always received immense affection from Lata Didi. My interactions with her will remain unforgettable. I grieve with my fellow Indians on the passing away of Lata Didi. Spoke to her family and expressed condolences. Om Shanti," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
Earlier, the Central Government announced the two-day national mourning to be observed in memory of Lata Mangeshkar.
"The Government of India has decided that as a mark of respect to the departed dignitary 2 (two) days state mourning will be observed from February 6 (Sunday) to February 7 (Monday)," the government said in a statement.
During the state mourning, the National Flag is flown at half-mast throughout India, and there will be no official entertainment. It has also been decided that the state funereal will be accorded to the departed soul. The legendary singer passed away on Sunday morning at an age of 92.