Manmohan Singh Funeral Highlights: Ex-PM's Mortal Remains Consigned To Flames With Full-State Honours
Manmohan Singh Last Rites Highlights: Follow this space for updates regarding former PM Manmohan Singh's demise and last rites.
Union Minister and BJP President JP Nadda says, "It is truly unfortunate that the former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and the current president Mallikarjun Kharge are still engaging in politics after the sad demise of former PM, the honourable Manmohan Singh ji. For this despicable mindset of Congress, no amount of condemnation is enough."
Expressing his condolences, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that former prime minister Manmohan Singh “reshaped and liberalised India’s economy through his vision and determination “. “…This set the stage for India’s remarkable growth and emergence as a key regional and global player.”
"Mr. Singh is a senior statesman and renowned economist of India. He has made positive contribution to the development of China-India relations. China expresses deep condolences over his passing and extends sincere sympathies to the Indian government and people and Mr. Singh’s family," a statement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
On the demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, CPI General Secretary D Raja said, "He was one of the great statesmen and economists... He brought the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and the Right to Information. He had great decency, civility, and fairness... He stood firm in upholding the values of secularism and democracy, and he was committed to the Constitution of our country."
On the issue of allocating space for a memorial for former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said: "The question raised by Congress is sheer controversy-driven. Let them be reminded that they never built a memorial for former PM Narasimha Rao who was a leader of their party... Why build a controversy out of nothing?... The Congress party should move beyond unnecessary politics and media limelight."
After attending the funeral of former PM Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said, "No one can take the place of late Manmohan Singh Ji in our heart. I would like to thank people from across the country for their love and paying tribute."
President Droupadi Murmu has left Nigambodh Ghat after attending the funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi after attending the last rites of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
In the presence of family members and leaders across the world, the mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have been consigned to the flames with full-state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat. The Centre said his memorial will also be erected soon at a suitable spot.
Former Prime Minister ManmohanSingh laid to rest with full-state honours at Nigambodh Ghat, New Delhi.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's mortal remains have been placed on the funeral pyre.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid the last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Foreign Minister of Mauritius Dhananjay Ramful have arrived in India to attend the funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
President Droupadi Murmu has reached Nigambodh Ghat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Nigambodh Ghat.
Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi have arrived at Nigambodh Ghat.
Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi have reached Nigambodh Ghat.
The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have arrived at the Nigambodh Ghat.
Congress leader Bhupinder S Hooda has arrived at the Nigambodh Ghat to pay last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Union Health Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda has left for Nigambodh Ghat to attend the last rites of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh has questioned BJP government over not giving space for PM Manmohan Singh's last rites in the Rajghat premises.
Navjot Singh Siddu speaks on the issue of allocating space for a memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Amid 'Amar Rahe' slogans, the funeral procession of Ex-PM Manmohan Singh begins. His mortal remains are being taken to Nigambodh Ghat.
Representatives from other countries will also reach Nigambodh Ghat, New Delhi, to pay tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
The final journey of former PM Manmohan Singh has started. Ex-PM's mortal remains are being taken from AICC headquarters to Nigam Bodh Ghat.
Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora has reached Nigam Bodh Ghat where the last rites of former PM ManmohanSingh will be performed.
US President Joe Biden pays tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. President Biden called ex-PM 'a true statesman, dedicated public servant, and a kind and humble person'.
President Biden added that former PM Manmohan Singh paved the way for pathbreaking progress that will continue to strengthen both nations - and the world- for generations to come.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancels his rally in Delhi due to state mourning. Ex-PM Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26. PM Modi will hold the rally on January 5, 2025, as there is state mourning till January 1.
Sonia Gandhi reaches AICC Headquarters.
President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nigambodh Ghat, and pay tribute to Ex-PM Manmohan Singh.
The mortal remains of the former PM Manmohan Singh have reached the AICC Headquarters. From there, they will be taken to Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat for the funeral.
Final journey of former PM Manmohan Singh has begun.
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi have arrived at the residence of former PM Manmohan Singh.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has reached the party headquarters in Delhi to pay tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's last rites will be held at 11:45 AM in Delhi today.
The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be kept at the Congress Party office at 8:30 AM for the party workers to pay their last respects. Mr Singh passed away on December 26 at AIIMS, New Delhi.
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, scheduled for today.
As per the details, traffic restrictions, regulations, and diversions may be imposed on Ring Road (Mahatma Gandhi Marg), Nishad Raj Marg, SPM Marg, Lothian Road, Boulevard Road, and Netaji Subhash Marg from 7:00 AM onwards till 3:00 PM (likely).
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said: "It is a moment of extreme grief. Dr Manmohan Singh is no longer among us... He gave a new direction to the nation... May God give him peace... This is the fate but Dr Manmohan Singh will always remain in our memories."
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said: "It is a moment of extreme grief. Dr Manmohan Singh is no longer among us... He gave a new direction to the nation... May God give him peace... This is the fate but Dr Manmohan Singh will always remain in our memories."
BRS MLC K Kavitha, on ex-PM Dr Manmohan Singh's demise, said, "Our prayers and sympathies are with honourable Manmohan Singh ji's family. He was a prime minister when Telangana was formed. So, people of Telangana have a special respect for him and we do convey our prayers to the family of Shri Manmohan Singh ji. May they find peace and the strength to overcome this situation."
BRS MLC K Kavitha, on ex-PM Dr Manmohan Singh's demise, said, "Our prayers and sympathies are with honourable Manmohan Singh ji's family. He was a prime minister when Telangana was formed. So, people of Telangana have a special respect for him and we do convey our prayers to the family of Shri Manmohan Singh ji. May they find peace and the strength to overcome this situation."
Former President Ram Nath Kovind paid his last respects to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren along with his wife & JMM leader Kalpana Soren arrived to pay their last respect to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh at the latter's residence.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao arrives to pay his last respect to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh at the latter's residence.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar expresses condolences over former PM Manmohan Singh's demise.
"Saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India. Born in a village in Pakistan’s Chakwal district, Dr. Singh was a distinguished economist and political leader. He will be remembered for his wisdom and gentle demeanor. Beyond his remarkable achievements in the field of economics, Dr. Singh demonstrated a commitment to promoting regional peace," he said in a post on X.
"His approach to regional issues reflected his belief that mutual understanding, dialogue and cooperation were essential for collective progress. He played a notable role in improving Pakistan-India bilateral relations during his tenure as Prime Minister. The people and the Government Pakistan extend their heartfelt condolences to Dr. Manmohan Singh’s family, and to the people and the Government of India," he added.
On the demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "Manmohan Singh ji was an intelligent economist... He adorned almost all the posts he held... The way he opened up the Indian economy and advanced India's entrepreneurship when he was finance minister during PM Narasimha Rao's tenure is what I respect him a lot for... We used to have heated debates but I will always remember his decency... He never raised his voice and this is a huge Parliamentary impression he left...I again convey my condolences."
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu said, "He was a 'Yugpurush'. The entire world admires what he has done in the field of economy. The men in flesh and blood will come and go but institutions live forever... If we have to define him - he was the pioneer of economic transformation in the country."
NCP leader Praful Patel paid final respect to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, in Delhi today.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin extended condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
President Putin writes, "Manmohan Singh was an outstanding statesman. As Prime Minister and when serving in other high-ranking positions, he accomplished a lot in promoting India’s economic development and asserting its interests on the world stage. He also made a major personal contribution to strengthening friendly ties between our two countries by elevating them to the level of a special privileged strategic partnership. I had the occasion of talking with this remarkable man several times. We will cherish the memory of him: Russian Embassy."
On the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "We express our condolences to his family on his death. His departure has caused a great loss to the country. An honest and great leader like him comes to this earth very rarely. When he was the Prime Minister, he started many schemes... Today we are all in mourning and we stand with his family in this moment."
Ministry of Home Affairs says former PM Manmohan Singh's last rites will be performed at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi at 11:45 AM on Saturday. The former PM will be accorded full state honours.
Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to PM Modi on behalf of Congress to request a memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh.
"Today, Congress President Shri @kharge spoke to the Prime Minister and Home Minister over the phone and wrote a letter and strongly requested on behalf of the Indian National Congress that the true tribute to Sardar Manmohan Singh ji would be to perform his last rites and establish a memorial to him," Congress said in a post on X.
The Haryana and Punjab governments have declared seven days of state mourning till January 1 following the demise of former prime minister Manmohan Singh. The BJP-ruled Haryana and AAP government in Punjab issued orders in compliance with instructions from the Union Home ministry. During this period of mourning, the national flag will fly at half-mast and no official entertainment programme will be organised.
In a message on the passing of Manmohan Singh, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi wrote, "Dr Manmohan Singh's death is a deeply personal loss. He was my friend, philosopher and guide. He was so gentle in his manner but so resolute in his deeply held convictions. His commitment to social justice, secularism and democratic values was deep and unwavering. To spend any time with him, was to come away enlightened by his knowledge and sagacity, moved by his honesty and integrity, and awed by his genuine humility."
"He leaves a void in our national life that can never be filled. We in the Congress Party, and the people of India will forever be proud and grateful that we had a leader like Dr Manmohan Singh whose contributions to India's progress and development are immeasurable," she said.
The Congress Working Committee adopted a condolence resolution at the passing away of Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy paid final respect to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and offered condolences to his family.
Communist Party of India General Secretary D Raja on the demise of former PM Manmohan Singh said, "On behalf of our Communist Party of India, we came here to pay our tributes to Dr Manmohan Singh and conveyed our heartfelt condolences to his wife and family. He was one of the great statesmen of the country and a man born for humbleness."
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi pays floral tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.
On the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress leader Ashok Gehlot says, "His personality was such that everyone would listen to him. He was an economist and had a multifaceted personality...he lived his life with simplicity. He strengthened the country's economy. Today the country is very sad with his departure."
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on ex-PM Dr Manmohan Singh's demise, said, "Dr saheb held various positions. He served as Governor of Reserve Bank of India, as the finance minister, as the chairperson of the UGC and even as the prime minister, and he maintained the dignity of all positions. I got inspired from him a lot when he served as the finance minister from 1991 to 1996."
Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting begins at the AICC headquarters in Delhi in the presence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge, CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Lok Sabha LoP and MP Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders.
The meeting has been convened to pay homage to former Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh.
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrives at AICC headquarters for the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting. The meeting has been convened to pay homage to former Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh.
Former PM Manmohan Singh's nephew mourned his uncle's death and reflected on the late leader's close bond with his family. He recalled that Singh would always be there to guide his loved ones despite the prestigious roles he held and described him as a "family man".
On the demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said, "Dr Manmohan Singh was a great economist of India. Significant progress in the country's economy happened during his tenure. Though he was from the Congress party, his contribution as an economist to India was immense. His work as the RBI Governor was also notable... He spoke less, but his way of working was very effective. The entire nation is mourning his demise."
Former PM Manmohan Singh's last rites will be held on Saturday, December 28. He will be accorded full state honours, the Union Home Ministry had announced.
Background
Manmohan Singh Last Rites Highlights: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi on Thursday. He was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences in the national capital after his health deteriorated due to age-related issues. He breathed his last at 9:51 PM.
The former PM's mortal remains were brought to his residence from AIIMS Delhi late night on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and a host of leaders, visited Manmohan Singh's residence on Friday, December 27, to pay their final respects to him. They also offered their condolences to Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur.
Singh's daughter, who is a professor at Stanford Law School, landed in India on Friday evening. The last rites of Manmohan Singh are being held at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat.
The Union Home Ministry has announced a seven-day state mourning will be observed throughout the country as a mark of respect to former prime minister Manmohan Singh,. During this period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast across India. The national flag are also flying half-mast on the day of funeral at all Indian missions and high commissions abroad.
In a communication to all chief secretaries of state and union territories on Thursday, the home ministry also stated that Singh will be accorded a state funeral and that there there will be no official entertainment during the period of state mourning.
Bihar, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Assam, and Telangana are some of the states that have announced week-long mourning over the former PM's demise.
Tributes poured in from all over the country and from various parts of the world, with people hailing him for his humility, vision, simplicity, economic reforms, and a fine human being.
Panjab University, where Manmohan Singh did his Master's in Economic in 1954, also organised a condolence meeting to pay homage to the former prime minister and distinguished alumnus. He was also a Senior Lecturer (1957-1959), Reader in Economics (1959-1963), and Professor of Economics (1963-1965) at the university.
Known as the architect of India's economic reforms, the veteran Congress leader, steered the country as the PM for a decade from 2004-2014, and also helped set up India's economic framework as a finance minister in the PV Narasimha Rao-led government.
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