Maharashtra Government on Sunday has declared a public holiday for tomorrow (February 7) to mourn the demise of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, said the Chief Minister’s Office.
‘’To pay homage to the great singer, a public holiday is being declared in the state on Monday 7th February using the powers vested in the Government of Maharashtra under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1981),’’ said the government gazette notification.
The state government’s announcement came hours after the Centre announced a two dy national mourning in memory of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. As a mark of respect, the national flag will fly at half-mast for two days.
West Bengal has also announced a half day holiday on Monday. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also announced that Lata Mangeshkar’s songs will be played at every public spot, government installation and traffic signals in the state for the next 15 days.
