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.
Congress MP and the party's Punjab chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Saturday said that the future generations will get inspiration from the memorial to be built for the former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
"He is the greatest prime minister this country has seen... He was invested in the Constitution of India... He lifted millions of people out of poverty. He eradicated the License Raj and lifted the economy of this country... He was a champion of peace... During his regime as Prime Minister,
Trivedi said it was Congress' history that they never respected any leader outside the Gandhi family. At least today, in this hour of grief, politics should be avoided, he said, adding that the Modi government has respected all leaders irrespective of the party affiliation by giving Bhara
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Saturday remembered former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as a dignified person who worked for the welfare of the country.
US President Joe Biden expresses his condolences following the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, highlighting his contributions to US-India relations and global cooperation.
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur and his daughter Daman Singh on Saturday paid their last respects to him at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in the national capital.