Union Minister, Bihar Governor to represent India at Khamenei's funeral: Sources

The government has decided to send the Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) to represent the country at the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to sources. The Bihar Governor is a retired Lieutenant General who previously served as a military commander in Kashmir, will also convey the sentiments of the Shia community in India. Although Iran had formally invited the Indian Prime Minister to the ceremony, the delegation comprising the Union Minister and the Governor will travel to Tehran to participate in the event and convey condolences on behalf of the Indian people.