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.
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.
Describing former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh "great son of India," Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged PM Narendra Modi to conduct the last rites of former Finance Minister at a place where a memorial can be built.
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.
Calling former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh her "friend, philosopher and guide," Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday mourned the death of former PM and said that he was the "epitome of wisdom, nobility and humility."
Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on Thursday night at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions. He had a sudden loss of consciousness at home after which he was rushed to the AIIMS Delhi.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday expressed his condolences over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying that with the demise of Singh, the country lost one of the intellectuals, economists, able administrators and dedicated leader.
Hemoprova Saikia, the wife of former Assam Chief Minister Hiteshwar Saikia, expressed deep sorrow on Friday over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, calling it a great loss for the country.