Political Controversy Erupts Over Dr. Manmohan Singh's Memorial; Congress Accuses Government Of Disrespect | ABP News
The funeral of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was held with full state honors at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat. Political leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi, paid their respects. However, political controversy erupted over the location of his memorial. Congress accused the government of dishonoring Dr. Singh and demanded a memorial at a suitable site, as BJP clarified that a cabinet decision was made and the process would take time. Rahul Gandhi linked the issue to Sikh community sentiments, claiming the government disrespected Dr. Singh. The debate became a political battleground, with parties like Congress, AAP, and others criticizing BJP over the handling of the memorial and respect for Dr. Singh.