One day State mourning on July 9 on demise of Shinzo Abe

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 08, 2022

The Punjab Government has declared one day State mourning on July 9 due to the demise of former PM of Japan Shinzo Abe.

Disclosing this, an official spokesperson said that in the aftermath of the passing away of Mr. Shinzo Abe, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has written to all the States to observe State mourning and keep the National Flag half mast. Consequently, the General Administration Department, Punjab, has written to all departments, Divisional Commissioners and the Deputy Commissioners declaring State mourning across the State on July 9. There would be no official entertainment on this day in the Government offices.