India is bidding an emotional goodbye to its 14th Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, whose ultimate journey begins Saturday morning from the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters. The previous PM, an iconic economist and revered chief, handed away on the age of 92 on Thursday night time at AIIMS in New Delhi.
Remaining Journey Particulars
“Dr. Manmohan Singh’s ultimate journey to the heavenly abode will begin from AICC HQ to the cremation floor at 9:30 AM on Saturday,” in line with sources acquainted with the preparations. His mortal stays will first be saved at his residence, three Motilal Nehru Highway, on Friday, the place the general public will pay their respects. On Saturday, between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM, celebration employees and supporters could have the chance to supply floral tributes on the Congress headquarters.
The previous PM might be accorded a state funeral, and as a mark of respect, the Central Authorities has introduced a half-day vacation for all Central Authorities workplaces and CPSUs on the day of the funeral.
A seven-day interval of nationwide mourning has been declared till January 1, 2025. Throughout this time, the Nationwide Flag will fly at half-mast throughout India and at Indian Missions and Excessive Commissions overseas.
As information of Dr. Singh’s demise broke late Thursday night time, tributes poured in from leaders throughout the political spectrum and residents alike. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Dwelling Minister Amit Shah led the nation in paying homage.
Senior Congress leaders, together with Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, visited Dr. Singh’s residence to pay their respects. Sonia and Rahul Gandhi positioned a wreath on the previous PM’s physique, which was draped within the Tricolour, and supplied prayers.
Rahul Gandhi, in his heartfelt tribute, remarked, “Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense knowledge and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics impressed the nation. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the household. I’ve misplaced a mentor and information. Tens of millions of us who admired him will bear in mind him with the utmost satisfaction.”
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar additionally paid their respects to the late Prime Minister at his residence, providing condolences to the grieving household and acknowledging his outstanding contributions to the nation.
The Union Cupboard, chaired by PM Modi, handed a condolence decision in Dr. Singh’s reminiscence and noticed a two-minute silence to honor his legacy. Reflecting on his tenure and contributions, the decision highlighted his pivotal position in shaping India’s financial and political panorama.
Dr. Manmohan Singh served as India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, steering the nation via important financial reforms and challenges. Identified for his knowledge, humility, and integrity, he stays a logo of financial prudence and political decency.
Because the nation gathers to bid farewell to a frontrunner who impressed thousands and thousands, the legacy of Dr. Manmohan Singh will proceed to information India for generations to come back.
