Remains of Ratnasiri Wickremanayake brought to Parliament -31st declared a day of mourning

The remains of the former Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake was brought today the 29th instant to the Parliament fir the members of Parliament to pay their last respects.

The photograph shows the manner the remains were brought .His last rites would be conducted in
Horana on the 31st instant.This day has been declared as a day of mourning..It has been requested  by the government to hoist the national flag at half mast as a mark of respect .