PM Modi express grief over demise of Kuwait's ruling emir, announces one-day state mourning

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the death of Kuwait's ruling emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He conveyed his condolences to the Royal family, the leadership and the people of Kuwait.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. We convey our deepest condolences to the Royal family, the leadership and the people of Kuwait."

The Government of India announced one day of state mourning on Sunday as a mark of respect on the passing away of Kuwait's ruling emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. 

Ministry of Home Affairs notified that the government of India has decided that



there will be a one-day State Mourning on December 17 (Sunday) 17 throughout India in the wake of the demise of the Emir of Kuwait. 

The National Flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India on all buildings where the National Flag is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment on the day.

 "Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait passed away today. As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the Government of India has decided that there will be one day of State Mourning on 17th December throughout India. The National Flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India on all buildings where the National Flag is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment on the day," MHA notification reads.