Karnataka Govt Announces Two-Day State Mourning As Mark Of Respect To Legendary Lata Mangeshkar

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai in a statement said, "All public entertainment programs are prohibited and National Flag will be flown at half-mast."

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai. (Image: PTI File)

New Delhi: Karnataka government on Sunday has announced two days of state mourning as a token of respect to the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, fondly known as "Nightingale of India".

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai in a statement said, "All public entertainment programs are prohibited and National Flag will be flown at half-mast."

ಖ್ಯಾತ ಗಾಯಕಿ ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ನಿಧನ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲೂ 2 ದಿನ ಶೋಕಾಚರಣೆಗೆ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಆದೇಶ ಹೊರಡಿಸಿದ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರ. ಇಂದು ಮತ್ತು ನಾಳೆ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಶೋಕಾಚರಣೆ. ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಮನರಂಜನಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳು ರದ್ದು. ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಧ್ವಜ ಅರ್ಧಕ್ಕೆ ಹಾರಿಸಲು ಸೂಚನೆ.#LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/hlPCtXdKDF

— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) February 6, 2022

The legendary singer breathed her last on Sunday at the age of 92. Her mortal remains have reached Shivaji Park and Pm Modi has reached the park to pat final tributes. After the news of her demise, Bollywood including the politicians of the country has poured-in condolences messages. Bommai too expressed his heartfelt condolences.

Bommai in a tweet said, "As I spoke to Usha Mangeshkar ji, I expressed heartfelt condolences on the demise of her sister and India's greatest musical legend."

As I spoke to Usha Mangeshkar ji, I expressed heartfelt condolences on the demise of her sister and India's greatest musical legend #LataDidi

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— Basavaraj S Bommai (@BSBommai) February 6, 2022