Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Laid To Rest With Full State Honours; Prez Murmu, PM Modi Among Top Leaders Attend Funeral

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday was cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi's Kashmere Gate in the presence of his family, friends, colleagues and government dignitaries. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid their last respects to the former PM by placing a wreath near his mortal remains earlier today. The rituals for the cremation ceremony were performed for the former Prime Minister. The last rites were carried out at the VIP Ghat as per the Sikh rituals. Dr Singh's mortal remains were placed on a pyre of sandalwood sticks. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge along with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were also present for the cremation ceremony after they paid tribute to the former Prime Minister.

Mortal remains of former PM Manmohan Singh being taken for cremation after leaders and dignitaries pay their last respects at Nigambodh Ghat.

King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful paid tributes to former prime minister Manmohan Singh here on Saturday.

Wangchuck laid a wreath on the mortal remains of Singh during his funeral at Nigambodh Ghat.

Singh, who served as the prime minister from 2004 to 2014 and is widely known as the architect of India's economic reforms, died on Thursday night. He was 92.

India's relations with several key countries, including Bhutan and Mauritius, saw significant upswing during Singh's prime ministership.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers also paid their last respects to Singh at Nigambodh Ghat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid his last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat. He arrived at the VIP Ghat to attend the last rites which will be held in some time. 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.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge along with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid their last respects to the former Prime Minister. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar also paid tributes to the former Prime Minister. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president and Union Health Minister JP Nadda paid his last respects to the former Prime Minister.
Earlier, Acharya Yogesh Kumar Sharma said that rituals for the cremation ceremony will be performed using sandalwood sticks and the last rites will be performed as per the Sikh rituals.

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reached Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi's Kashmere Gate. 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.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at Nigambodh Ghat to attend the last rites of the former Prime Minister. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has also reached the location.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge along with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi will also remain present at the VIP Ghat where the rituals for the cremation ceremony will be performed.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the funeral of the former PM Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat.

Acharya Yogesh Kumar Sharma said that rituals for the cremation ceremony will be performed using sandalwood sticks and the last rites will be performed as per the Sikh rituals. "The rituals will be performed using sandalwood sticks... The last rites will be performed as per Sikh rituals at the VIP Ghat at 11:45 AM. Those who are coming for the last rites will reach here around 11:15 including the President, Vice President and Prime Minister. Homage will be offered to him once everyone arrives," said Sharma.

"Singapore Flag lowered at half-mast as a show of deep respect to the late PM Shri Dr Manmohan Singh. Our deepest condolences. HC Wong #ManmohanSingh #ManMohanSinghJi," said a post by High Commissioner Simon Wong on X.

The final journey of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh began from the AICC headquarters on Saturday morning after Congress leaders paid homage to their departed leader. The flower-bedecked vehicle carrying the mortal remains of Singh left the Congress headquarters in a procession amid chants of "Manmohan Singh Amar Rahe".

Singh's mortal remains were taken to the AICC headquarters from his residence on 3, Motilal Nehru Road a little before 9 AM.The mortal remains were kept inside the AICC headquarters for about an hour, with several top leaders of the Congress, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, paying their last respects, among others.

Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur and one of his daughters also laid a wreath on his body and paid their last respects.Meanwhile, the funeral preparations were given final touches at the Nigambodh Ghat where the last rites of former the prime minister would be performed at 11.45 am with full state honours.

Singh passed away on Thursday night at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences due to age-related medical complications. He was 92. Considered the architect of India's economic reforms, Singh served as the prime minister for 10 years between 2004 and 2014.

A seven-day national mourning is being observed throughout the country as a mark of respect to the former prime minister during which the national flag will be flown at half-mast across the nation, the Union Home Ministry has announced

The mortal remains of late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have been taken out of the AICC headquarters. The last rites will be held soon at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi with full state honours.

Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid his last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi. Sonia Gandhi, the chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP), also paid her last respects to the former Prime Minister.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also paid their last respects to the former PM at the Congress party headquarters. Several leaders of Congress, including General Secretary KC Venugopal are present at the party headquarters. The mortal remains of late PM Manmohan Singh are kept there for the party workers to pay their last respects. The last rites of former PM Manmohan Singh will be performed at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi today.

Gursharan Kaur, wife of late former PM Manmohan Singh, arrives at Congress headquarters in Delhi.

The White House released a statement from President Joe Biden on the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, the statement reads, "Jill and I join the people of India in grieving the loss of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh...During this difficult time, we recommit to this vision to which Prime Minister Singh dedicated his life. Jill and I send our deepest condolences to former First Lady Gursharan Kaur, their three children, and all the people of India..."

The mortal remains of former prime minister Manmohan Singh were brought to the Congress headquarters here from his residence in a flower-bedecked vehicle on Saturday.

Singh's mortal remains will be kept at the Congress headquarters for party leaders and workers to pay their last respects to him.

The former prime minister's last rites will be held at Nigambodh Ghat and his final journey will begin from the Congress headquarters.

Singh, who headed the Congress-led UPA government and is considered the architect of India's economic reforms, passed away on Thursday at 92. He was India's prime minister for 10 years between 2004 and 2014.

A seven-day national mourning will be observed throughout the country as a mark of respect to the former prime minister and during this period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast across India, the Union Home Ministry has announced.

Mortal remains of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh being taken to AICC headquarters. The mortal remains will be kept there for the party workers to pay their last respects.

Funeral march preparations underway at Nigambodh Ghat ahead of the last rites of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh died on 26th December at AIIMS Delhi.

The vehicle in which the mortal remains of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh will be kept reaches outside his residence.

Prime Minister Luis Montenegro of Portugal on Friday condoled the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Taking to X, Montenegro highlighted Singh's dedication to India and his role in the international community. He further extended the Portuguese government's condolences to the former PM's family and the people of India.

"I deeply regret the passing away of former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh. A life dedicated to his country, a reference in the international concert of nations. The Government of Portugal offers its condolences to the family and the Indian people," Montenegro said on X.

David Lammy, UK's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on Friday, paid tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh and highlighted Singh's legacy in laying the foundations for a thriving India-UK partnership.

"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.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is saddened by the passing of India's former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who played a "pivotal role" in shaping the nation's "economic trajectory", according to his Associate Spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay.

"The Secretary-General was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr Manmohan Singh," she said in a statement on Friday.He "played a pivotal role in India's recent history, particularly in shaping its economic trajectory," the statement said. "As Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, Singh oversaw a period of significant economic growth and development in India.""Under his leadership, India also strengthened its collaboration with the United Nations, contributing actively to global initiatives and partnerships," it added.Singh cooperated with Guterres's two predecessors Kofi Annan and Ban Ki-moon during his 10 years as Prime Minister, meeting them at the UN headquarters in New York as well as at other international forums.Singh addressed the UN General Assembly five times

Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the funeral of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, scheduled for Saturday. The traffic advisory outlines restrictions and diversions on major routes in New Delhi, urging the public to avoid certain roads and use public transport to help ease congestion."The dignitaries of many of foreign country and other VIPs/VVIPS and the general public will visit Nigham Bodh Ghat on the occasion of state funeral of late Dr. Sh. Man Mohan Singh, Former PM of India on 28.12.2024," Delhi Traffic Police said in its advisory on Friday.

According to the advisory, diversion points include Raja Ram Kohli Marg, Rajghat Red Light, Signature Bridge, and Yudhister Setu. 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. The advisory advises people to avoid the mentioned roads and stretches, as well as the area where the procession will take place.

Commuters going to Old Delhi Railway Station, ISBT, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, and Tis Hazari Court are advised to leave with sufficient time to accommodate possible delays on the route. It is also recommended to use public transport to reduce road congestion. Vehicles should only be parked in designated parking lots; roadside parking should be avoided as it obstructs the normal flow of traffic.

The government will allocate space for a memorial of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and this has been communicated to his family and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the Union home ministry said on Friday night.

In a late-night release titled "Facts of the matter regarding a memorial for Former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh," the ministry said the Congress chief requested the government allocate space for a memorial for Singh.

Immediately after the Cabinet meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah communicated to Kharge and the family of Manmohan Singh that the government would allocate space for the memorial. Read More...

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday was cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi's Kashmere Gate in the presence of his family, friends, colleagues and government dignitaries. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid their last respects to the former PM by placing a wreath near his mortal remains earlier today. The rituals for the cremation ceremony were performed for the former Prime Minister. The last rites were carried out at the VIP Ghat as per the Sikh rituals. Dr Singh's mortal remains were placed on a pyre of sandalwood sticks. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge along with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were also present for the cremation ceremony after they paid tribute to the former Prime Minister.

Mortal remains of former PM Manmohan Singh being taken for cremation after leaders and dignitaries pay their last respects at Nigambodh Ghat.

King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful paid tributes to former prime minister Manmohan Singh here on Saturday.

Wangchuck laid a wreath on the mortal remains of Singh during his funeral at Nigambodh Ghat.

Singh, who served as the prime minister from 2004 to 2014 and is widely known as the architect of India's economic reforms, died on Thursday night. He was 92.

India's relations with several key countries, including Bhutan and Mauritius, saw significant upswing during Singh's prime ministership.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers also paid their last respects to Singh at Nigambodh Ghat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid his last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat. He arrived at the VIP Ghat to attend the last rites which will be held in some time. 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.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge along with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid their last respects to the former Prime Minister. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar also paid tributes to the former Prime Minister. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president and Union Health Minister JP Nadda paid his last respects to the former Prime Minister.
Earlier, Acharya Yogesh Kumar Sharma said that rituals for the cremation ceremony will be performed using sandalwood sticks and the last rites will be performed as per the Sikh rituals.

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reached Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi's Kashmere Gate. 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.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at Nigambodh Ghat to attend the last rites of the former Prime Minister. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has also reached the location.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge along with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi will also remain present at the VIP Ghat where the rituals for the cremation ceremony will be performed.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the funeral of the former PM Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat.

Acharya Yogesh Kumar Sharma said that rituals for the cremation ceremony will be performed using sandalwood sticks and the last rites will be performed as per the Sikh rituals. "The rituals will be performed using sandalwood sticks... The last rites will be performed as per Sikh rituals at the VIP Ghat at 11:45 AM. Those who are coming for the last rites will reach here around 11:15 including the President, Vice President and Prime Minister. Homage will be offered to him once everyone arrives," said Sharma.

"Singapore Flag lowered at half-mast as a show of deep respect to the late PM Shri Dr Manmohan Singh. Our deepest condolences. HC Wong #ManmohanSingh #ManMohanSinghJi," said a post by High Commissioner Simon Wong on X.

The final journey of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh began from the AICC headquarters on Saturday morning after Congress leaders paid homage to their departed leader. The flower-bedecked vehicle carrying the mortal remains of Singh left the Congress headquarters in a procession amid chants of "Manmohan Singh Amar Rahe".

Singh's mortal remains were taken to the AICC headquarters from his residence on 3, Motilal Nehru Road a little before 9 AM.The mortal remains were kept inside the AICC headquarters for about an hour, with several top leaders of the Congress, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, paying their last respects, among others.

Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur and one of his daughters also laid a wreath on his body and paid their last respects.Meanwhile, the funeral preparations were given final touches at the Nigambodh Ghat where the last rites of former the prime minister would be performed at 11.45 am with full state honours.

Singh passed away on Thursday night at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences due to age-related medical complications. He was 92. Considered the architect of India's economic reforms, Singh served as the prime minister for 10 years between 2004 and 2014.

A seven-day national mourning is being observed throughout the country as a mark of respect to the former prime minister during which the national flag will be flown at half-mast across the nation, the Union Home Ministry has announced

The mortal remains of late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have been taken out of the AICC headquarters. The last rites will be held soon at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi with full state honours.

Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid his last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi. Sonia Gandhi, the chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP), also paid her last respects to the former Prime Minister.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also paid their last respects to the former PM at the Congress party headquarters. Several leaders of Congress, including General Secretary KC Venugopal are present at the party headquarters. The mortal remains of late PM Manmohan Singh are kept there for the party workers to pay their last respects. The last rites of former PM Manmohan Singh will be performed at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi today.

Gursharan Kaur, wife of late former PM Manmohan Singh, arrives at Congress headquarters in Delhi.

The White House released a statement from President Joe Biden on the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, the statement reads, "Jill and I join the people of India in grieving the loss of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh...During this difficult time, we recommit to this vision to which Prime Minister Singh dedicated his life. Jill and I send our deepest condolences to former First Lady Gursharan Kaur, their three children, and all the people of India..."

The mortal remains of former prime minister Manmohan Singh were brought to the Congress headquarters here from his residence in a flower-bedecked vehicle on Saturday.

Singh's mortal remains will be kept at the Congress headquarters for party leaders and workers to pay their last respects to him.

The former prime minister's last rites will be held at Nigambodh Ghat and his final journey will begin from the Congress headquarters.

Singh, who headed the Congress-led UPA government and is considered the architect of India's economic reforms, passed away on Thursday at 92. He was India's prime minister for 10 years between 2004 and 2014.

A seven-day national mourning will be observed throughout the country as a mark of respect to the former prime minister and during this period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast across India, the Union Home Ministry has announced.

Mortal remains of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh being taken to AICC headquarters. The mortal remains will be kept there for the party workers to pay their last respects.

Funeral march preparations underway at Nigambodh Ghat ahead of the last rites of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh died on 26th December at AIIMS Delhi.

The vehicle in which the mortal remains of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh will be kept reaches outside his residence.

Prime Minister Luis Montenegro of Portugal on Friday condoled the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Taking to X, Montenegro highlighted Singh's dedication to India and his role in the international community. He further extended the Portuguese government's condolences to the former PM's family and the people of India.

"I deeply regret the passing away of former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh. A life dedicated to his country, a reference in the international concert of nations. The Government of Portugal offers its condolences to the family and the Indian people," Montenegro said on X.

David Lammy, UK's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on Friday, paid tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh and highlighted Singh's legacy in laying the foundations for a thriving India-UK partnership.

"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.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is saddened by the passing of India's former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who played a "pivotal role" in shaping the nation's "economic trajectory", according to his Associate Spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay.

"The Secretary-General was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr Manmohan Singh," she said in a statement on Friday.He "played a pivotal role in India's recent history, particularly in shaping its economic trajectory," the statement said. "As Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, Singh oversaw a period of significant economic growth and development in India.""Under his leadership, India also strengthened its collaboration with the United Nations, contributing actively to global initiatives and partnerships," it added.Singh cooperated with Guterres's two predecessors Kofi Annan and Ban Ki-moon during his 10 years as Prime Minister, meeting them at the UN headquarters in New York as well as at other international forums.Singh addressed the UN General Assembly five times

Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the funeral of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, scheduled for Saturday. The traffic advisory outlines restrictions and diversions on major routes in New Delhi, urging the public to avoid certain roads and use public transport to help ease congestion."The dignitaries of many of foreign country and other VIPs/VVIPS and the general public will visit Nigham Bodh Ghat on the occasion of state funeral of late Dr. Sh. Man Mohan Singh, Former PM of India on 28.12.2024," Delhi Traffic Police said in its advisory on Friday.

According to the advisory, diversion points include Raja Ram Kohli Marg, Rajghat Red Light, Signature Bridge, and Yudhister Setu. 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. The advisory advises people to avoid the mentioned roads and stretches, as well as the area where the procession will take place.

Commuters going to Old Delhi Railway Station, ISBT, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, and Tis Hazari Court are advised to leave with sufficient time to accommodate possible delays on the route. It is also recommended to use public transport to reduce road congestion. Vehicles should only be parked in designated parking lots; roadside parking should be avoided as it obstructs the normal flow of traffic.

The government will allocate space for a memorial of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and this has been communicated to his family and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the Union home ministry said on Friday night.

In a late-night release titled "Facts of the matter regarding a memorial for Former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh," the ministry said the Congress chief requested the government allocate space for a memorial for Singh.

Immediately after the Cabinet meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah communicated to Kharge and the family of Manmohan Singh that the government would allocate space for the memorial. Read More...