Karnataka School Holiday: The Karnataka government has announced a public holiday for all government offices, schools, and colleges, including aided educational institutions, on Wednesday, December 11, to honour former Chief Minister SM Krishna. The state will observe a three-day mourning period from December 10 to 12.
During this time, the national flag will fly at half-mast at all government offices, and no cultural or entertainment events will be held by the government.
SM Krishna, who passed away on December 10 at the age of 92, was credited with making Bengaluru known as India's Silicon Valley. He died in the early hours of Tuesday at 2:45 AM. His cremation will take place with full state honours on Wednesday in his hometown of Mandya.
In recognition of his long political career, SM Krishna was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, in 2023. Born in Somanahalli, Mandya district, on May 1, 1932, Krishna also served as the Governor of Maharashtra and Speaker of the Karnataka Assembly.
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