RIP Manmohan Singh | 'No amount of condemnation enough for Congress's despicable mindset,' Nadda reacts to former PM's memorial row

Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms and a consensus builder in the rough world of politics, died at AIIMS, Delhi, late on Thursday.

He was 92. He is survived by his wife Gursharan Kaur and three daughters. Singh's wife, his daughter and other family members were present besides the body. The government has announced a seven-day State mourning as a mark of respect to the former prime minister.

Govt to build memorial to Manmohan Singh in capital: official sources

The Union government has decided to make a memorial to former prime minister Manmohan Singh in the national capital, official sources said on Friday, as they accused the Congress of doing politics over the issue.

The sources said the decision on the memorial has been conveyed to the Congress, but added that it will take a few days to find an appropriate venue for building a memorial.

"The government's decision to build a memorial in honour of Manmohan Singh has been conveyed to the Congress. But they have engaged in politics over the issue," a government source said.

Manmohan Singh to be cremated at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday with full State honours

The last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh would be performed at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday with full State honours as the nation united in paying rich tributes to the departed leader at his residence a day after his death.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to have the funeral of Singh at a place where his memorial can be built. He also said it would be befitting a leader of Singh's stature and in keeping with past traditions of having memorials of statesmen and former prime ministers at the very place of their funerals.

The government communicated the decision about Singh's funeral.

"It has been decided by the Government that State funeral will be accorded to Dr. Manmohan Singh. The funeral will take place at 11:45 am on 28th December, 2024 at Nigambodh Ghat, New Delhi," the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a communication.

Priyanka, Rahul Gandhi arrive at AICC HQ ahead of Manmohan Singh's funeral

Manmohan Singh's body being taken to AICC HQ ahead of his funeral at Nigambodh Ghat

We today present our deepest condolence to the Congress party and the people of India: Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, Charge d’affaires of the Palestine Embassy in New Delhi

Jill and I join the people of India in grieving the loss of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: Joe Biden in White House statement

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge pays last respect to former PM

Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur and his daughter Daman Singh pay last respects to Manmohan Singh

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah pays last respects to former PM

Congress MP KC Venugopal, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, former Rajasthan CM Bhupesh Baghel and Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu pay last respects to former Prime Minister

Visuals from Nigambodh Ghat

"Dr Manmohan Singh has made it very clear that every citizen, government and everyone will have to remember him because of his work... Everyone is getting benefits from his reforms and policies," says D K Shivakumar

Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora reaches Nigam Bodh Ghat where the last rites of former PM will be performed

China expresses condolences over former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh's death

 China's foreign ministry on Friday expressed deep condolences for the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying Singh had made positive contributions to India-China relations.

Singh, who was Indian prime minister from 2004 to 2014, died at the age of 92 on Thursday.

Congress leaders Pawan Khera, Jairam Ramesh, Gaurav Gogoi and others pay last respects to former PM

US President Barack Obama mentioned that when banks were collapsing in the US, Manmohan Singh gave the solution to prevent bankruptcy: Congress leader Dr M Veerappa Moily

"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 irradicated the License Raj and lifted the economy of this country... He was a champion of peace... During his regime as Prime Minister, there were no major conflicts between India and neighbouring countries. US President Barack Obama mentioned that when banks were collapsing in the US, Manmohan Singh gave the solution to prevent bankruptcy..."

Mortal remains of former Prime Ministe taken out of AICC HQ

Manmohan Singh's body being taken from AICC HQ to Nigambodh Ghat for last rites

Singapore Flag lowered at half-mast as a show of deep respect to the late PM Shri Dr Manmohan Singh. Our deepest condolences.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi joins the convoy carrying the mortal remains of Manmohan Singh

IN PICS | Leaders pay tribute to late Manmohan Singh at AICC HQ

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor arrives at Nigambodh Ghat to pay last respects to former PM Manmohan Singh.

Former Haryana CM and Congress leader Bhupinder S Hooda arrives at Nigambodh Ghat to pay last respects to former PM Manmohan Singh.

BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda leaves for Nigambodh Ghat to attend the last rites of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Mortal remains of former PM reach Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi

PM Modi arrives at Nigambodh Ghat to attend the last rites of former PM Manmohan Singh

Amit Shah arrives at Nigambodh Ghat to attend last rites

Congress leaders arrive at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi to attend the funeral of former PM Manmohan Singh.

Sonia Gandhi lays wreath at the mortal remains of Manmohan Singh

J P Nadda pays last respects to late former PM Manmohan Singh

PM Modi lays in wreath in tribute to late former PM Manmohan Singh

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi pays his last respects to former PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays last respects to former Prime Minister at Nigam Bodh Ghat, where his last rites will be performed.

The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Foreign Minister of Mauritius, Dhananjay Ramful have arrived in India to attend the funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi to pay her last respects to former Prime Minister

Last salute accorded to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

Mortal remains of former Prime Minister taken for cremation

Last rites of former PM performed with full State honours

On the demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says, "He worked for the nation...first he served as the Finance Minister of the country and later he served as the PM of the nation...He gave nation Right to Food, Right to Employment..."

Following the passing away of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Mauritius Flag will be flown at half-mast on all Government buildings until sunset today Saturday 28 December, the day of his funeral: Mauritius Prime Minister's Office

Source: Congress

54-year-old picture of Manmohan Singh with Vinod Rai and Amartya Sen in frame

UN chief Antonio Guterres saddened by death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh

Rahul criticises Centre for 'insulting' former PM by holding last rites at Nigambodh Ghat

'Center should have thought beyond politics,' Priyanka says as controversy over former PM's memorial brews

Singapore Prime Minister condoles death of Manmohan Singh

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of indulging in politics over Manmohan funeral

The BJP on Saturday accused the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi of indulging in politics over the funeral of former prime minister Manmohan Singh.

Addressing a press conference here, BJP national spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra came down heavily on Gandhi for stating that the Narendra Modi government disrespected Singh by conducting his funeral at Nigambodh Ghat, whereas for other former prime ministers the last rites were performed at sites where memorials were authorised to be built later.

"It is unfortunate that the BJP has to address a press conference on the subject relating to the funeral of Dr Singh... since his death, the Centre has been preparing to construct a memorial for him," PTI quoted Patra.

Arrogance, bias and deliberate ...' says CM Stalin as he joins chorus over former PM's memorial

'No amount of condemnation enough for Congress's despicable mindset,' BJP's J P Nadda reacts to former PM's memorial row

"It is truly unfortunate that the former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and the current president Mallikarjun Kharge are still engaging in politics after the sad demise of former PM, the honourable Manmohan Singh ji. For this despicable mindset of Congress, no amount of condemnation is enough," says Union Minister and BJP President J P Nadda.