Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Saturday said that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's last rites should be performed at the same place where his memorial is to be built.
The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were brought to the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi from his residence on Saturday.
Speaking to ANI, Outgoing governor of Odisha, Raghubar Das said, "This was very sad news for everyone...His demise is an irreparable loss for the country... he worked for the nation and was a very composed man...Dr Manmohan Singh made a huge contribution to economic liberalisation to strengt
Jasmeet, a resident of East Delhi, said that she has come with her husband Hatendra Pal to pay tributes to Manmohan Singh who she credits for making India famous, globally.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday expressed deep grief over the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying that he gave the nation a new direction and will always be remembered.
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.
The Congress party on Friday slammed the central government for performing the last rites of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat and said that this is nothing but a "deliberate insult" to the first Sikh PM.