Monday, April 4 2005 15:03 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

New Delhi: Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat is expected to represent India at the funeral of Pope John Paul II in Vatican City.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is understood to have discussed the issue with Shekhawat and the details, including the names of the members of the delegation accompanying him, were being worked out, sources said.