Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Government declared a holiday on Tuesday and will observe three days of state mourning in view of the demise of two time former Congress Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in Bengaluru, early this morning.
In a message, Kerala Chief Secretary Dr V Venu said, “As a mark of respect to the departed soul, all State Government offices, educational institutions, including professional colleges, State Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory bodies, Autonomous institutions, and all institutions that are coming under the purview of the Negotiable Instruments Act, throughout the State, shall remain closed on Tuesday.”
“Three days of state mourning will be observed throughout the State starting July 18, 2023. The National Flag will be flown at half-mast on all Government buildings throughout the State during the period.”
