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Manmohan Singh’s last rites: What is a state funeral, what rules govern it | Explained News

Manmohan Singh’s last rites: What is a state funeral, what rules govern it | Explained News

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The ashes of former prime minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara on Sunday (December 29) in New Delhi, by members of his family following Sikh rituals. Singh’s body, draped in the Indian flag, was carried through New Delhi on a flower-decked carriage pulled by a ceremonial army truck. Before his body was placed on the pyre, the flag was removed and the body covered with a saffron cloth, in accordance with the rules of a state funeral. What is a ‘state funeral’? Who is accorded this, and what are the rules? We explain. What is a state funeral? A ‘state funeral’ is when a person of importance is laid to rest in an elaborate ceremony following laid-down rules, involving members of the public in the mourning. In India, according to government guidelines, a state funeral “will be accorded in the event of the death of the President, Prime Minister, a former President or a Governor. No State funeral will be accorded in the event of the death …

TDP leaders pay tribute to Manmohan Singh, hail his visionary economic reforms

TDP leaders pay tribute to Manmohan Singh, hail his visionary economic reforms

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Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, December 28, 2024: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, at the TDP central office in Mangalagiri, on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, describing him as a transformative figure in India’s economic history. At a solemn gathering at the TDP’s central office in Mangalagiri, party members garlanded Singh’s portrait and reflected on his invaluable contributions to the nation. Endowments Minister Anam Venkata Ramanarayana Reddy expressed deep sorrow over Singh’s demise. He lauded the former Prime Minister as a tireless servant of the nation who steered India from an economic crisis to becoming a global financial powerhouse. “Manmohan Singh’s reforms reshaped the economy, bringing India from pledging gold for loans to purchasing gold from global markets,” he remarked, adding that his absence leaves an irreplaceable void. TDP State president Palla Srinivas Yadav highlighted Singh’s pivotal role in transforming India into one of the world’s largest economies. “His unwavering confidence and …

Bhutan Honours Ex-PM Manmohan Singh By Holding Special Prayers, King Attends Funeral

Bhutan Honours Ex-PM Manmohan Singh By Holding Special Prayers, King Attends Funeral

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Last Updated:December 28, 2024, 23:49 IST Bhutan’s national flag was flown at half-mast across the country as a sign of respect for Manmohan Singh while King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended his funeral in Delhi today. Bhutan held special prayers to honour Manmohan Singh, under whom bilateral ties between the two countries saw significant improvement. (Facebook) Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Saturday attended the funeral of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, a day after leading the Himalayan nation in offering prayers for the Indian leader at a Buddhist monastery in Thimphu. Separate prayer ceremonies were held for the former Indian prime minister at all 20 Dzongkhags or districts of Bhutan, according to the Bhutan government. As a mark of respect to Singh, Bhutan’s national flag was flown at half-mast across the country and at its embassies, and consulates abroad, according to the Royal Bhutan government. A thousand butter lamps were lit at the ceremony held in Thimphu’s Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong that was led by the King. The prayer was attended by Prime Minister …

Congress slams govt on ‘lapses’ in Singh’s funeral arrangements | Latest News India

Congress slams govt on ‘lapses’ in Singh’s funeral arrangements | Latest News India

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The Congress on Saturday intensified its attack on the Union government over both the handling of former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s funeral at Nigambodh Ghat and the continuing uncertainty over his memorial site, alleging a series of protocol breaches and “deliberate disrespect” to India’s first Sikh prime minister. A convoy carrying the mortal remains of former Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Saturday. (HT Photo) Also Read: Thousands pay tearful last respects to Manmohan Singh By late evening, the controversy snowballed into a major political row as senior Congress leader KC Venugopal accused the government of being “hell bent on diminishing Singh’s stature for petty political reasons”, after BJP president JP Nadda alleged it was the Congress that had “tarnished the dignity of the Prime Minister’s office” during Singh’s tenure. Nadda was reacting to a growing chorus of anger from Congress leader. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera detailed multiple alleged lapses during the ceremony, including restricted media access, inadequate seating for family members, and protocol violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

On Congress Attacks Over Manmohan Singh Funeral, JP Nadda’s ‘Super PM’ Swipe

On Congress Attacks Over Manmohan Singh Funeral, JP Nadda’s ‘Super PM’ Swipe

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New Delhi: In a significant escalation of the row over the choice of Dr Manmohan Singh’s cremation site, senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked the BJP-ruled government at the Centre and accused it of “insulting” the memory of the two-term Prime Minister and not thinking beyond “politics and narrow-mindedness”.  Leading a no-holds-barred counterattack, BJP president JP Nadda said the Congress and Rahul Gandhi were playing “cheap politics” in Mr Singh’s name and accused the party of not doing justice to any leader who was not from the Nehru-Gandhi family. Dr Singh, who died at the age of 92 on Thursday, was cremated at the Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi with full state honours on Saturday. A day before the funeral, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and, citing Dr Singh’s stature and his contributions to the country, requested that the last rites be conducted in a place where a memorial could also be built in his name.  As the controversy over the memorial gathered steam, the Centre …

Gun Salute, State Funeral As India Bids Farewell To Ex-PM Manmohan Singh

Gun Salute, State Funeral As India Bids Farewell To Ex-PM Manmohan Singh

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Last Updated:December 28, 2024, 13:42 IST Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh received full State Honours during the final rites held at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday. Former PM Manmohan Singh Funeral At Nigambodh Ghat Former PM Manmohan Singh Funeral News: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the architect of economic reforms in India, received full State Honours during the final rites held at Nigambodh Ghat. Manmohan Singh’s daughter lit his funeral pyre at the crematorium in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, top Congress leaders and other defence officials. Manmohan Singh’s wife Gursharan Kaur laid a wreath on his body as his family paid their last respects. Dr Singh embarked on his final journey from the Congress headquarters in the national capital where the party leaders paid homage to the former PM earlier in the day. The procession carrying Singh’s body reached the crematorium at around 11.30 am. #WATCH | Last salute accorded to former Prime Minister #DrManmohanSingh at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi.President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President …

NDA created ‘unnecessary controversy’ over Manmohan Singh’s cremation, memorial: Ashok Gehlot

NDA created ‘unnecessary controversy’ over Manmohan Singh’s cremation, memorial: Ashok Gehlot

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Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday (December 28, 2024) accused the NDA government of creating an “unnecessary controversy” over the cremation and memorial of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Mr. Gehlot claimed that it was under public pressure that the BJP government announced plans to build a memorial for Singh in the future. Singh, the architect of India’s economic reforms, died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday night. He was 92. Also Read | An Indian visionary committed to regional peace: South Asian leaders remember Manmohan Singh “The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government has created an unnecessary controversy over the cremation and memorial of a great personality like Dr Manmohan Singh,” Mr. Gehlot said on X. He further stated, “The people of the country have expressed their displeasure over this step of the government, and then, under the pressure of public sentiment, the BJP government announced to build a memorial in the future.” He added that the …

King of Bhutan, Mauritius foreign minister attend former PM Manmohan Singh’s funeral in Delhi – India TV

King of Bhutan, Mauritius foreign minister attend former PM Manmohan Singh’s funeral in Delhi – India TV

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Image Source : SOCIAL King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck pays tribute to Manmohan Singh. King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Mauritius foreign minister arrived in India on Saturday to attend former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s funeral in Delhi. Earlier, the mortal remains of the former PM reached Delhi’s Nighambodh Ghat crematorium for last rites.  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. (With PTI inputs) Source link

Govt releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh, says ‘will allocate space’ – India TV

Govt releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh, says ‘will allocate space’ – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92. The Union Home Ministry in a release stated that the Central Government will allocate space for a memorial for former prime minister Manmohan Singh. In a late-night release titled “Facts of the matter regarding memorial for Former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh” on Friday, the ministry said that the Centre had received a request to allocate space for a memorial for Singh, from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.  In the release it was stated that while the space is being allocated, the cremation and other formalities can take place because a trust has to be formed in this regard.  “Immediately after the Cabinet meeting, HM Shri Amit Shah communicated to Congress President Shri Kharge and the family of Late Dr Manmohan Singh that the Government will allocate space for the memorial. In the meanwhile cremation and other formalities can happen because a trust has to be formed and space has to be allocated to it,” the statement read.  Manmohan Singh who was …

When Navjot Sidhu apologised to Manmohan Singh: ‘Sardar bhi ho, aur asardar bhi’ | Latest News India

When Navjot Sidhu apologised to Manmohan Singh: ‘Sardar bhi ho, aur asardar bhi’ | Latest News India

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Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday paid tribute to Manmohan Singh, saying the former prime minister’s name will mentioned in gold letters in Indian political history. Former PM Manmohan Singh and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu.(File) “A legendary Prime Minister, who is and will be a cult figure forever…. His legend will keep growing. For institutions never die, they keep inspiring generations,” Navjot Singh Sidhu wrote in a post on X. “Whenever the history of character, ability and honesty will be written in Indian politics, your name will be written in golden letters on the first page. Neither there was anyone like you before you nor there will be anyone like you after you!” he added. The cricketer-turned-politician also shared an old video of his address from the 84th Congress Plenary session in 2018, in which he had publicly apologised to Manmohan Singh for his past remarks on him. Sidhu, who had joined the Congress from the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2017, called Manmohan Singh as both “a Sardar and also asardar (effective)”. “I …