The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday announced a seven-day mourning following the death of former chief minister and DMK president M Karunanidhi. The Indian national flag would fly half-mast during this period and all government-related functions would be cancelled, Chief Secretary Girija Vaidyanathan said.

The orders were issued by Chief Minister K Palaniswami following the death of the veteran leader, she said in a statement. The government has declared a day's holiday on August 8 for his final rites. His mortal remains would be kept at Rajaji Hall for VIPs and public to pay homage, she said.