Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Feb 6: The government on Sunday has decided to observe two days of national mourning in the memmory of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.
“Two-day national mourning will now be observed in memory of Lata Mangeshkar. The National flag to fly at half-mast for two days, as a mark of respect,” said government sources.
Two days of state mourning will be observed today and tomorrow during which the National Flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India as a mark of respect to Lata Mangeshkar. State honours to be accorded to her: Government of India
— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2022
On January 8, Lata Mangeshkar was hospitalised to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after testing positive for Covid-19. Over the last few weeks, she has been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Her health has deteriorated after showing signs of improvement previously. Regrettably, she died away today, leaving the entire country in mourning.
Notably, singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away in Mumbai at the age of 92.