LIVE: Rahul Gandhi clashes with Modi govt over location of last rites for ex-PM Manmohan Singh

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.