Congress leader Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Sunday, criticized the Centre for allegedly disrespecting former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh by performing his last rites at Nigam Bodh Ghat instead of Rajghat.
"I couldn't attend his funeral but tomorrow or the day after I will go and pay tribute if they allow us. It is a great loss to the country and Congress. The last rites are the rights of families, so as per the sikh ritual, it has been done," said Abhijit Mukherjee while speaking to ANI.
Haryana Minister Anil Vij on Sunday accused the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress of "doing politics" over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and building a memorial for him.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday announced that the government won't stop individual New Year's celebrations in Bengaluru, but has declared mourning for government work and offices after the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda, Organization General Secretary BL Santosh, National General Secretaries, all the state presidents, state organization general secretaries and organization election in-charge co-in-charge were present in the meeting.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday slammed the BJP, saying that those who are in power should see former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's personality.
He further said that Rahul Gandhi shamed the government of India when he trashed the cabinet-approved ordinance before the media. He humiliated the dignity of then PM Manmohan Singh since he had told one of his advisors that he would like to resign.
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, describing him as a 'visionary' leader who made India proud. The former PM passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on Thursday evening at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions.
BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Sunday hit out at Congress for indulging in "low-level petty politics" over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
The family of the late Dr Manmohan Singh will perform rituals at the Gurudwara including Shabad Kirtan (musical recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib), Paath (recitation of Gurbani) and Ardas.