Manmohan Singh Funeral: Former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh breathed his last at Delhi AIIMS at the age of 92. The mortal remains of the former PM was wrapped in the tricolor and kept in a coffin decorated with flowers at his residence Motilal Nehru Marg, where PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah Many big leaders paid tribute to him.
Congress Headquarters Manmohan Singh’s mortal remains
According to the report of news agency ANI, the mortal remains of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will first be taken to the Congress headquarters, where tribute will be paid to him. After this, his last rites may take place near Rajghat on Saturday (28 December 2024). The last rites of former Prime Ministers of the country, Jawahar Lal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were also held in the Rajghat complex.
When will the general public be able to have the last darshan?
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said that the last journey of the former PM will start at 9:30 am on Saturday from the Congress headquarters in Delhi. He told that his mortal remains will be brought to the Congress headquarters at 8 am on Saturday, where from 8:30 am to 9:30 am the common people and Congress workers will be able to pay homage to him. Congress leader Sandeep Dixit said, “No program of any kind has been decided as of now. The general public will be allowed to have darshan after 9-10 o’clock.”
In India, special state protocol is followed during the funeral of a former Prime Minister. In India, special state protocol is followed during the funeral of a former Prime Minister. This is done to respect the dignity of the post of former PM. During the funeral, he is also given a 21-gun salute. It is considered a symbol of the highest state honor.
PM Modi called Manmohan Singh’s demise a big loss
Paying tribute to Manmohan Singh, PM Modi described his demise as a big loss for the nation. PM Modi said that he will be remembered as a kind human being, a learned economist and a leader dedicated to reforms. The PM said that Manmohan Singh’s life teaches future generations how to rise above adversities and achieve great heights.
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