<p> Karnataka will observe a seven-day mourning period till September 6 as a mark of respect to former president Pranab Mukherjee, who died Monday.</p>.<p>During the mourning period, the national flag will fly half-mast on all government buildings and there will be no official or public entertainment, the state protocol wing of the Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms said in an order. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said he was “deeply saddened” at Mukherjee’s death.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/pranab-mukherjee"><strong>Click here to read more about Pranab Mukherjee</strong></a></p>.<p>“Pranab da will be remembered for his vast knowledge of politics, statecraft & policymaking. My respectful tributes to the departed soul, deep condolences to his family & followers. Om Shanti,” he said in a tweet.</p>.<p>Former prime minister HD Devegowda of the JD(S) remembered his long association with Mukherjee. “We had a long association spanning decades. I had always admired the way he combined his sharp intellect with hard work. May his soul rest in peace,” he said.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/rip-pranab-mukherjee-india-inc-pays-glowing-tributes-to-great-statesman-mukherjees-funeral-in-delhi-tomorrow-880527.html"><strong>For latest updates on Pranab Mukherjee, click here</strong></a></p>.<p>Former union minister SM Krishna remembered Mukherjee as “a great visionary, an efficient administrator, a guiding force.” Krishna said Mukherjee was widely respected cutting across party lines for his no-nonsense and uncompromising attitude when it came to the national interest.</p>.<p>Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar, BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel were among those who condoled Mukherjee’s passing.</p>
<p> Karnataka will observe a seven-day mourning period till September 6 as a mark of respect to former president Pranab Mukherjee, who died Monday.</p>.<p>During the mourning period, the national flag will fly half-mast on all government buildings and there will be no official or public entertainment, the state protocol wing of the Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms said in an order. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said he was “deeply saddened” at Mukherjee’s death.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/pranab-mukherjee"><strong>Click here to read more about Pranab Mukherjee</strong></a></p>.<p>“Pranab da will be remembered for his vast knowledge of politics, statecraft & policymaking. My respectful tributes to the departed soul, deep condolences to his family & followers. Om Shanti,” he said in a tweet.</p>.<p>Former prime minister HD Devegowda of the JD(S) remembered his long association with Mukherjee. “We had a long association spanning decades. I had always admired the way he combined his sharp intellect with hard work. May his soul rest in peace,” he said.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/rip-pranab-mukherjee-india-inc-pays-glowing-tributes-to-great-statesman-mukherjees-funeral-in-delhi-tomorrow-880527.html"><strong>For latest updates on Pranab Mukherjee, click here</strong></a></p>.<p>Former union minister SM Krishna remembered Mukherjee as “a great visionary, an efficient administrator, a guiding force.” Krishna said Mukherjee was widely respected cutting across party lines for his no-nonsense and uncompromising attitude when it came to the national interest.</p>.<p>Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar, BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel were among those who condoled Mukherjee’s passing.</p>
