 The Bihar government declared a one-day state mourning on Sunday, 4 November 2012, in honour of senior BJP leader Kailashpati Mishra for his contribution to the state in the last seven decades of his active life.According to an official statement the national flag was flown at half mast as a mark of respect to the departed leader in all government offices.The statement said "Considering the spectacular contribution of Kailashpati Mishra in our social life, the Bihar government has declared one day state mourning today."