Haryana schools closed today in view of former CM Chautala's demise

Following the demise of Indian National Lok Dal supremo and former Haryana Chief Minister Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala , the Haryana government has declared a holiday in all schools today, December 21, 2024. The state is also observing a three-day mourning period from December 20 to 22, 2024.

The Directorate of School Education, Haryana, issued a notice stating that the state government has declared a public holiday in all state offices as a mark of respect. Consequently, all schools in the state will remain closed on December 21.

The official notice reads, "As per the fax message received from the Chief Secretary, Govt. of Haryana dated December 20, the State has decided to observe 3-days mourning in view of the death of Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala, Ex-Chief Minister, Haryana on December 20. The Haryana Govt. has declared a public holiday in all the State Offices as a mark of respect to the departed Soul. Accordingly, a holiday is declared in all the schools of the state on December 21. All DEOS and DEEOs are requested to ensure the compliance of the above orders," as reported by PTI.

During the mourning period the national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout the state of Haryana on all buildings where it is flown regularly. All state government functions shall stand cancelled and there will be no official entertainment.

(with inputs from PTI)