The last rites of Dr Manmohan Singh are to be performed at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi today at 11:45 AM, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
"He is the greatest prime minister this country has seen... He was invested in the Constitution of India... He lifted millions of people out of poverty. He eradicated the License Raj and lifted the economy of this country... He was a champion of peace... During his regime as Prime Minister,
Speaking to reporters, Shinde said, "He was a gentleman. He was an important PM for our country. He used to listen to everyone and always spoke of the poor. He introduced the Aadhar Card."
Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposiion (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid his last respects to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh at AICC Headquarters in Delhi.
Traffic restrictions, regulations, and diversion may be imposed on Ring Road (Mahatma Gandhi Marg), Nishad Raj Marg, Boulevard Road, SPM Marg, Lothian Road, and Netaji Subhash Marg from 7.00 am onwards, likely till 3.00 pm.
"Today morning, Government received a request to allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh, from the Congress Party President," the MHA said in a statement.
"Dr Manmohan Singh's bold economic reforms transformed India's economy. His legacy continues to shape modern India, and his vision laid the foundations for today's thriving UK-India partnership. My deepest condolences to his family and the Indian people," Lammy said in a post on X.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday extended his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
From Anil Kapoor to Madhuri Dixit Nene, members of Indian film industry paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, describing him as a visionary leader.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Praful Patel on Friday expressed his condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, noting that he achieved great heights throughout his life.
In a heartfelt artistic tribute, 25-year-old Sateshwar Singh from Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir has honoured former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh with a meticulously crafted watercolour painting. The young artist, inspired by Dr. Singh's leadership during India's economic challen