Kerala Governor M O H Farook died last night in Chennai due to kidney failure. He was 75. Three times Chief Minister of Puducherry, Farook assumed the charge of Kerala Gevornor in August last year.In his long political life, he served the nation as Union Minister and Member of Lok Sabha. Farook also had a stint as Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.Farooq was undergoing treatment for more than a month. Kerala government has declared a seven-day mourning. State government offices and educational institutions will remain closed today as a mark of respect to the departed soul. Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and Opposition leader V S Achuthanandan have expressed deep felt condolence in the passing away of MOH Farook.Farook's body was brought to Puducherry last night and the burial will take place this evening.