Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Saturday termed the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as a real loss for the modern India. He also called Singh "architect of modern India 2.0".
Paying respect to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday evening, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad urged the central government to dedicate a site in Rajghat for the cremation of the former prime minister.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid their last respects to the former PM by placing a wreath near his mortal remains earlier today.
Mauritius Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and International Trade, Dhananjay Ramful and Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck have arrived in New Delhi to attend the funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, according to sources.
Attacking BJP further, Sidhu asked how had the party felt if Atal Bihari Vajpayee had not got a memorial at Rajghat. He further said that this issue is not of one party but of entire country's history.
Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi paid his last respect and laid a wreath on the mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Nigam Bodh Ghat, where his last rites will be performed.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to the former Prime Minister. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid his final respects to Dr Manmohan Singh by placing a wreath near his mortal remains.
Following the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, Charge d'affaires of the Palestine Embassy in New Delhi, paid tribute to Singh's remarkable political and economic contributions, especially highlighting his support for Palestine.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday condemned the "politics" over the memorial and last rites of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. She also urged the Central government to respects the sentiments of Singh's family and the Sikh community.
The last rites with full state honours will be performed in the presence of government dignitaries and officials including President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying, today is a sad day not only for India but for the world.