Government sources quoted by multiple Indian outlets say Union Minister Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor are expected to represent India at Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s state funeral. The reports, including India Today and Times of India, do not specify the dates or location beyond referring to the “state funeral.” They also do not provide additional context about the delegation’s size, itinerary, or official agenda other than the representation role.
The outlets attribute the information to unnamed government sources, indicating the decision is part of India’s diplomatic and protocol arrangements for the funeral. No other officials or details of any ceremonies are mentioned in the provided excerpts. The reports focus on confirming who will attend on India’s behalf and framing the participation as a matter of official representation at a major Iranian state event.
