Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the central government for performing the last rites of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat and said that the former Finance Minister deserves the "highest respect and a memorial."
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.
Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposiion (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid his last respects to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh at AICC Headquarters in Delhi.
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting commenced at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi on Friday, in the presence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) and MP R
As of now, the mortal remains of the former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have been kept at his residence in Delhi. The national flag was draped over the bier carrying the mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi paid his last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence in the national capital on Friday.
Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on Thursday evening 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.
The party sources informed that the 'last darshan' will be scheduled for tomorrow between 8:00 to 10:00 in the morning. All leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi will pay tribute to the former PM at the AICC office tomorrow after which the last rites will be carried out.
In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi likened the incident to the example of 'Eklavya's thumb,' stating that the youth's future is being cut off in the same way by "leaking the papers."
According to sources, national mourning of seven days is to be declared. The Cabinet is to meet at 11 am to offer condolences. Dr Manmohan Singh's last rites are to be conducted with full state honours.
Amid the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting being held in Belagavi, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said that they are holding 'Nav Satyagrah Baithak', a new satyagraha in Belagavi due to the current government's focus on "spreading lies and hatred".