V.P. Singh was an interesting leader, with some interesting ideas (he was junked speedily when he got accused of "Mandalisation" by the elites). But is seven days' state mourning the norm for leaders of the yesteryears? FN
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: DIRECTOR INFORMATION PUBLICITY <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2008/11/28 Subject: STATE MOURNING FOR SEVEN DAYS, APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR NEW FAIR PRICE SHOP STATE MOURNING FOR SEVEN DAYS Panaji, November 28, 2008 As a mark of respect to the departed Leader, Shri V. P. Singh, Former Prime Minister who passed away on November 27, 2008, the Government of Goa has declared State Mourning for seven days from November 27 to December 3, 2008, both days inclusive throughout the State of Goa. During the period of State mourning, the National Flag will be flown at Half Mast throughout the State of Goa in all the buildings where it is regularly flown and there will be no official entertainment.
