New Delhi: Former Prime Minister 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. The mortal remains of the former PM will be kept at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi for public viewing.
Leaders from across the political spectrum have expressed their condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Prominent figures, including the President, Vice President, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, have paid heartfelt tributes to his memory. Sharing a post on X, PM Modi wrote,”PM Modi wrote, “India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives.”
Similarly, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote, “Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family. I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride.”
Born on September 26, 1932, Manmohan Singh served as Reserve Bank of India governor from 1982-1985. Apart from being an economist, Singh was the 13th PM of India with his tenure from 2004-2014, and was the longest-serving PM after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.
The question arises: if former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday, why are his last rites not being held on Friday? Why have they been postponed to Saturday? What is the reason for this delay, and how is it connected to the United States?
As the nation mourns the loss of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Friday morning said that the schedule for public viewing has not been finalised. Furthermore, Dikshit added that the schedule for the last rites and public viewing would be finalised after the daughter of the former Prime Minister comes from abroad. The last rites might take place tomorrow, Dikshit stated.
“The schedule has not been finalised. His daughter is coming from abroad and she will arrive in the afternoon or evening after that everything will be decided…the last rites might take place tomorrow…there is a delay due to the rains. They might allow for public viewing of the body after 10:00 AM today,” Dikshit was quoted as saying to news agency ANI.
According to the Congress party sources, the ‘last darshan’ will be scheduled for Saturday between 8:00 to 10:00 in the morning, ANI reported. All the party leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi will pay tribute to the former PM at the AICC office after which the last rites will be carried out.
(With ANI Inputs)
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