LIVE: Rahul Gandhi clashes with Modi govt over location of last rites for ex-PM Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Former PM Manmohan Singh was laid to rest with full state honours at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday.

Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died on Thursday, December 26. He was 92. His last was performed at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday.
While paying tribute to the late Dr Singh, Congress leader Madhusudan Mistry said that he made lifelong laws that benefited crores of people. “His demise is a loss for everyone," he added.
Meanwhile, a seven-day national mourning was declared. The Congress' headquarters is flying the Tricolour at half mast on the death of Dr Manmohan Singh. Leaders in India and from across the world condoled the Manmohan Singh's demise. On Friday, President Joe Biden called him “a true statesman" and credited his strategic vision and political courage for the unprecedented level of bilateral cooperation.
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Manmohan Singh Funeral LIVE: BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda has accused the Congress party of 'politicising' former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's demise and engaging in ‘cheap politics’. He alleged that the party never showed respect to the late veteran Manmohan Singh when he held the office.
Manmohan Singh Funeral LIVE: A show-cause notice was served to the in-charge warden of a government school hostel on Saturday over a celebratory event amid the state mourning in honour of former prime minister Manmohan Singh. Madhya Pradesh had declared seven-day mourning after senior Congress leader passed away in Delhi on Thursday night.
The alleged colourful function was held at the Kasturba Gandhi Girls Residential Hostel in the Dhar district of the BJP-ruled state. It came to light through social media posts — with a viral video showing the students and staff dancing to film songs at the hostel.
Manmohan Singh Funeral LIVE: Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera dubbed the state funeral of former PM Manmohan Singh a "shocking display of disrespect and mismanagement" on Saturday — outlining a series of concerns via X.
“Only three chairs were kept in the front row for Dr. Singh's family. Congress leaders had to insist on seats for his daughters and other family members. PM and ministers did not stand up when the National Flag was handed to the widow of the late Prime Minister, or during the gun salute. The family was given inadequate space around the pyre due to soldiers occupying one side…" he wrote on X.
Manmohan Singh Funeral LIVE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin slammed the Narendra Modi government on Saturday for ‘disrespecting’ late Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The remarks came amid growing debate about his last rites at a public cremation ground in north Delhi.
"The BJP government’s decision to deny Dr Manmohan Singh’s family the right to perform his last rites at a befitting site for his memorial is a direct insult to his towering legacy and the Sikh community. Refusing the family’s request and relegating a two-term Prime Minister to Nigambodh Ghat reeks of arrogance, bias and a deliberate attempt to erase his immense contributions from public memory," he wrote on X.
Manmohan Singh Funeral LIVE: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale stated that the Home Ministry is deciding on dedicating a memorial to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh amid a growing debate about his last rites.
"... We have lost a great person. The Home Ministry is deciding on dedicating a memorial to him and we all pay our respects to him from our party," the Union Minister told ANI.
Manmohan Singh Funeral LIVE: Rahul Gandhi attacked the central government on Saturday 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."
"The great son of India and the first Prime Minister of the Sikh community, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji has been totally insulted by the present government by performing his last rites today at the Nigambodh Ghat," Rahul Gandhi posted on X.
Manmohan Singh Funeral LIVE: CPI General Secretary D Raja described the former PM as "one of the great statesmen and economists" of the country in a condolence message.
“He was one of the great statesmen and economists... He brought the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and the Right to Information. He had great decency, civility, and fairness... He stood firm in upholding the values of secularism and democracy, and he was committed to the Constitution of our country," he told ANI.
Manmohan Singh Funeral LIVE: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the funeral on Saturday — 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.
Manmohan Singh Funeral LIVE: Palestinian Charge d'affaires Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr Manmohan Singh. He further described Singh as a "remarkable Indian politician and economist" and emphasised that Palestine stands with Singh's legacy.
“I am here in India posted since 2014 to represent my country - my people. We today present our deepest condolence to the Congress party and the people of India, to all the friends and family on the loss of a wise man, former Prime Minister," he said.
Manmohan Singh Funeral LIVE: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was cremated with full state honours on Saturday in the presence of top dignitaries from India and abroad. The funeral pyre was lit by his eldest daughter Upinder Singh at the Nigambodh Ghat amid the chanting of religious hymns.
Manmohan Singh Funeral LIVE: UN chief Antonio Guterres has expressed his "deep" condolences to Singh's family, the government, and the people of India. The Secretary-General also reitereated the “pivotal role" played by Singh in shaping the nation's “economic trajectory".
“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," added an official statement shared by his spokesperson.
Manmohan Singh Funeral LIVE: US President Joe Biden released an official statement to mourn the passing of former PM Manmohan Singh on Saturday. He noted that the “unprecedented level of cooperation" between the two countries would not have been possible without the “strategic vision and political courage" of Singh.
“He was a true statesman. A dedicated public servant. And above all, he was a kind and humble person. I had the chance to meet Prime Minister Singh as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 2008 and as Vice President during his Official State Visit to the United States in 2009…" he added.
Manmohan Singh Funeral LIVE: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the ceremony. The honours were led by President Draupadi Murmu with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance, along with the country's top civilian and military officials.
Manmohan Singh Last Rites LIVE: Mauritius has announced that its national flag will fly at half-mast at all government offices and institutions till sunset on Saturday as a mark of respect to former prime minister Manmohan Singh.
Manmohan Singh Last Rites LIVE: Manmohan Singh laid to rest with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat
Mortal remains of former Prime Minister #DrManmohanSingh taken for cremation after leaders and family paid last respects at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi.
Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh died on 26th December at AIIMS Delhi.
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 Parliamentary Party (CPP) Sonia Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also paid their last respects and laid wreaths on the mortal remains of former Prime Minister.
Last rites of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to be performed at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, PM Modi, Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and others present at Nigam Bodh Ghat.
On the demise of Former PM Manmohan Singh, Bihar Congress President, Akhilesh Prasad Singh says, "... I got the opportunity to work with him (Former PM) for five years when I was handling the Food and Agriculture department... He lived a life of simplicity, high thinking... Though he was very humble but when he took tough decisions as I remember during the time of nuclear deal..."
President of India pays tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh, reported ANI.
King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck pays tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh.
PM Modi paid tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat.
“The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Foreign Minister of Mauritius, Maneesh Gobin have arrived in India to attend the funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh," Sources told ANI.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan pays last respects to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh at Nigam Bodh Ghat
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday condemned the "politics" over the memorial and last rites of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. She also urged the Central government to respects the sentiments of Singh's family and the Sikh community.
"The Central Government should arrange for the last rites of Dr. Manmohan Singh, the first Sikh Prime Minister of the country, to be performed there and a memorial etc. should be built in his honour at the place where his family wishes," Mayawati said in a post on X.
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur and his daughter Daman Singh on Saturday paid their last respects to him at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in the national capital.
Several politicians including Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, Wayanad Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also paid last respects to Singh.
Mortal remains of former Prime Minister #DrManmohanSingh brought at Nigam Bodh Ghat for his last rites.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at Nigam Bodh Ghat to attend the last rites of former Prime Minister
Leaders arrive at Nigam Bodh Ghat to attend the last rites of former Prime Minister Dr ManmohanSingh. Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh died on 26th December at AIIMS Delhi.
Mortal remains of former Prime Minister #DrManmohanSingh being taken to Nigam Bodh Ghat for his last rites.
Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh died on 26th December at AIIMS Delhi.
On the demise of former PM Dr ManmohanSingh, Congress MP Manish Tewari says, "Today is a very poignant moment. A very fine person, a renowned economist, a world statesperson is not with us today...It is a sad day not only for India but for the world...He lived a very noble and simple life...May his soul rest in peace..."
On the demise of former PM #DrManmohanSingh, Congress leader Mumtaz Patel says "...Today, India has lost a great man. He was not just a good leader but also a very good human being. People called him a weak Prime Minister but it was absolutely wrong. He always worked for the country, he was a strong and kind person..."
On the demise of former PM #DrManmohanSingh, Congress MP Manickam Tagore says "This is a real loss for the modern India...He was the architect of modern India 2.0 which Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to establish. He took forward that work in the 21st century and took India where we are...He was a great man and contributed to the nation building..."
Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh are being taken to Nigam Bodh Ghat for his last rites.
Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Congress MP Manish Tewari said, "Today is a very poignant moment. A very fine person, a renowned economist, a world statesperson is not with us today...It is a sad day not only for India but for the world...He lived a very noble and simple life...May his soul rest in peace..."
The White House released a statement from President Joe Biden on the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The statement reads:
"Jill and I join the people of India in grieving the loss of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
The unprecedented level of cooperation between the United States and India today would not have been possible without the Prime Minister’s strategic vision and political courage. From forging the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement to helping launch the first Quad between Indo-Pacific partners, he charted pathbreaking progress that will continue to strengthen our nations—and the world—for generations to come. He was a true statesman. A dedicated public servant. And above all, he was a kind and humble person.
I had the chance to meet Prime Minister Singh as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 2008 and as Vice President during his Official State Visit to the United States in 2009. He also graciously hosted me in New Delhi in 2013. As we discussed then, the U.S.-India relationship is among the most consequential in the world. And together, as partners and friends, our nations can unlock a future of dignity and unlimited potential for all of our people.
During this difficult time, we recommit to this vision to which Prime Minister Singh dedicated his life. And Jill and I send our deepest condolences to former First Lady Gursharan Kaur, their three children, and all the people of India."
Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Vehicle in which the mortal remains of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh will be kept, reached the residence of Manmohan Singh. Former PM Manmohan Singh died on 26th December at AIIMS Delhi.
Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the funeral of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, scheduled for Saturday. "Special Traffic Arrangements have been made on the solemn occasion of the State Funeral of Late Dr. PM Manmohan Singh on 28.12.2024 at 11:45 AM at Nigam Bodh Ghat," Traffic Police posted on X.
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Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Here are some visuals from the Congress' office where the mortal remains of Late Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh will be kept at 8:30 am for the party workers to pay their last respects.
Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Owner of Mumbai's famous book stall, Strand, said that the ex-PM would often browse books during the lunch hour
Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi paid his tribute to the ex-PM at ok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.
Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar said he was 'saddened' by passing of former PM Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Actor Chiranjeevi said he ‘would cherish inspiration, wisdom’ from PM Manmohan Singh forever
Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: The Congress has formally requested the government to allocate a separate memorial site for ex-PM Manmohan Singh. The party is in talks with the Centre.
Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Last rites of former PM Manmohan Singh would be performed at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi at 11:45 AM
Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Rajasthan ex-CM Ashok Gehlot, while paying his last tributes said, Manmohan Singh was a leader who ‘had huge faith in democracy, and stuck to it’
Manmohan Singh Death News LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Friday paid her tribute to deceased former PM Manmohan Singh at his residence