Maharashtra Government has declared a day of mourning in the state on Thursday to pay tributes to industrialist Ratan Tata, the Chief Minister's Office said. Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, died at age 86 in a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday.
"Maharashtra govt has declared one day of mourning in respect of Ratan Tata. All govt buildings will have the national flag at half mast and no cultural or entertainment programme of the govt will be held today. Ratan Tata’s funeral will be conducted with all state honours," said CMO Maharashtra in a post on X.
A statement quoting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the national tricolour on government offices in Maharashtra will be flown at half-mast on October 10 as a sign of mourning.
There will be no entertainment events on Thursday, the statement said. Tata’s mortal remains will be kept at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in south Mumbai from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday for people to pay their respects. His last rites will be performed in Worli area of Mumbai later in the day.