Pondy announces 7-day state mourning

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Press Trust of India Puducherry
Last Updated : Aug 16 2018 | 9:35 PM IST

The Puducherry government has declared a seven-day state mourning as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who died today.

The government also declared that tomorrow will be a holiday.

A release from the Chief Minister's office said the Tricolour will fly half mast atop government buildings and all government functions stood cancelled.

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First Published: Aug 16 2018 | 9:35 PM IST

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