The Government has decided to observe National Mourning on Sunday, March 29, 2015 as mark of respect to the Former Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew. The National Flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India and there will be no official entertainment on the day.
Lee Luan Yew had passed away on March 23. In his condolence statement, President pf India PRanab Mukherjee had said, in a Tweet “Heartfelt condolences on sad demise of former PM Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore, Asia will mourn the loss of a towering leader”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said, “A far-sighted statesman and a lion among leaders, Mr Lee Kuan Yew`s life teaches valuable lessons to everyone. News of his demise is saddening.
In this hour of bereavement, our prayers are with Mr. Lee Kuan Yew`s family and the people of Singapore. May his soul rest in peace”, the Prime Minister said.