Meghalaya's former chief minister J.D. Rymbai, 83, on Thursday died after a brief illness, his family members said.
The State government has declared a three-day State mourning as a mark of respect for the veteran leader, officials said. During the period of State mourning, there will be no official entertainment and the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all government establishments throughout the state, the state government said in a statement issued here.
Condoling the death of the former CM, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said, he is "pained" to learn about the demise of the former Chief Minister J.D. Rymbai.
