Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has written letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to offer condolences on the passing away of former PM Manmohan Singh.
As a mark of respect to the late former Prime Minister and in solidarity with the Government and people of India, all national flags across the country and at Bhutan's Embassies, Missions, and Consulates abroad are being flown at half-mast.
Mauritius flag will be flown at half mast on all government buildings until sunset today as a mark of respect to India's former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi said that the government of India should award the former PM with Bharat Ratna and allocate space for a memorial.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sanjay Singh said, "It is unfortunate that we even have to talk about this. This shows how obnoxious the government's thinking is... I want to ask PM Narendra Modi, why are you not ready to give space for PM Manmohan Singh's last rites in the Rajghat premises? This party calls itself the