When and where will Manmohan Singh’s last rites be held? Know what is the government protocol

Manmohan Singh Death: Former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh died on Thursday (26 December). He was the Prime Minister of India during 2004-14. The central government has declared seven days of national mourning on the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The last rites of Dr. Manmohan Singh will be performed with full state honours. All government programs scheduled for Friday have been cancelled. Union Cabinet meeting will be held on Friday, in which tribute will be paid to the former Prime Minister

The mortal remains of Dr. Manmohan Singh have been kept at his residence on Motilal Nehru Marg, Delhi. Let us tell you what is the protocol in the funeral of a former Prime Minister.

Know what is the protocol for PM’s funeral

State protocol is followed during the funeral of the former Prime Minister of the country. In this, his contribution towards the country and the dignity of his position are honored. Before the funeral, the mortal remains of the former Prime Minister are wrapped in the tricolor. During the funeral he is given a 21-gun salute. Security and protocol are strictly followed during the last visit of the former Prime Minister. Apart from this, military bands and armed forces personnel also participate in the last journey. During this they carry out a traditional march.

Know where the last rites can take place

The last rites of former Prime Ministers of the country are held at special memorial sites in Delhi. For example, the cremation of Jawahar Lal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi took place in the Rajghat complex. However, the method of funeral is according to the religious beliefs of the deceased person and his family. The funeral of former Prime Ministers usually takes place in Delhi. Sometimes the last rites can take place in the home state also.

According to ANI, the mortal remains of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be brought to the Congress headquarters tomorrow, December 28, where people will pay tribute to him. His last rites will be performed near Rajghat.

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal gave information

On the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said, “It is a very sad day for the country and the Congress. He was one of the administrators of this country. As far as the Congress is concerned, we have lost our great It is a huge loss for the country to lose one of the leaders who demonstrated good governance during his tenure as Prime Minister for 10 years. KC Venugopal said, “The last rites of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be performed on Saturday. We will announce officially.”

On the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress leader Sandeep Dixit said, “The program has not been decided yet. He has a daughter who is coming from outside. She will come by afternoon or evening. Only after that everything will be decided. It is possible that the last rites will be held.” Tomorrow, perhaps after 9-10 am, the general public will be allowed to have darshan.”

Union Cabinet meeting will be held today

The Union Cabinet meeting will be held today at 11 am. Tribute will be paid to former PM Manmohan Singh in this meeting. The government has canceled all today’s programs. Congress has canceled the special meeting of CWC being held in Belagavi. All the party leaders are reaching Delhi.