Manmohan Singh is a rare statesman: Minister Nara Lokesh
3 months ago

Manmohan Singh is a rare statesman: Minister Nara Lokesh

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Mourning the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh said he was reminded of Singh’s large-heartedness and graciousness towards his family. At this time, Mr. @ncbn garu met the then-Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and personally requested him to restore security cover, citing the recent attacks on his life and the heightened threat perception as ascertained by security agencies. Regardless of the fact that we were from an opposition party, Dr. Manmohan Singh immediately said that Mr. @ncbn garu is important to the nation, and against the wishes of the then state government, gave instructions to restore full security to Mr. @ncbn garu. In fact, he specifically told Mr. @ncbn garu that by the time you go back to Hyderabad, NSG security cover will be ready for you,” Lokesh posted on ‘X’ on Saturday.

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Manmohan Singh’s wife Gursharan Kaur may continue to get CRPF Z+ security cover
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Manmohan Singh’s wife Gursharan Kaur may continue to get CRPF Z+ security cover

Live Mint  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s wife Gursharan Kaur will continue to be guarded by the Central Reserve Police Force under Z-plus category, sources said on Tuesday. Earlier, a row erupted over a memorial for the former prime minister, with the Congress demanding that Singh's last rites be performed at a place where a memorial could be built later. In 2019, …

CRPF’s Z+ cover to continue for ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s wife: Officials
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

CRPF’s Z+ cover to continue for ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s wife: Officials

Hindustan Times  

The Central Reserve Police Force Z-plus security cover is likely to continue for former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s wife Gursharan Kaur, officials aware of the matter said on Monday. Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur with her daughter Daman Singh during a ceremony to pay last respects to former PM, at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi on …

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh recalls association with former PM Manmohan Singh
3 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh recalls association with former PM Manmohan Singh

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Human Resources Nara Lokesh has recalled his family’s association with former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. In a post on X, Mr. Lokesh said he was reminded of Mr. Manmohan Singh’s large-heartedness and graciousness towards his family. “At this time, Mr. Naidu met then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and personally requested him to restore security cover citing …

Lokesh Reveals: Manmohan Singh reinstated NSG security for Naidu
3 months ago

Lokesh Reveals: Manmohan Singh reinstated NSG security for Naidu

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Minister Nara Lokesh took to X to reveal how former prime minister Manmohan Singh reinstated security for Chandrababu Naidu in 2004 after the Telugu Desam Party was ousted from power and Y.S. Lokesh posted on X: As India mourns the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, I am reminded of his large-heartedness and graciousness towards our family. …

Tributes pour as former PM Manmohan Singh passes away at 92
3 months ago

Tributes pour as former PM Manmohan Singh passes away at 92

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday described former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as an intellectual statesman who embodied humility, wisdom, and integrity. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan posted on X that Bharat mourns the demise of a great statesman, a visionary economist, a man of humility, and intellect, and a former Prime Minister, Padma Vibhushan …

Telangana people will remain grateful to Dr Singh: KCR
3 months ago

Telangana people will remain grateful to Dr Singh: KCR

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:BRS president K. Chandrasekhar Rao mourned the death of former prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and expressed shock at his death. BRS leader T. Harish Rao took to X and said, “Deeply saddened by the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. May his soul rest in peace.” Deeply saddened by the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. …

Cong demands restoration of SPG cover for Gandhis
5 years, 4 months ago

Cong demands restoration of SPG cover for Gandhis

India TV News  

Congress leader Anand Sharma on Wednesday demanded in Rajya Sabha restoration of the SPG cover to the Gandhi family and former prime minister Manmohan Singh by "rising above partisan politics" but senior BJP leaders maintained the decision was taken by the Home Ministry based on threat perception. The central government earlier this month replaced the Special Protection Group security cover …

Modi govt withdraws SPG cover given to Rahul, Sonia and Priyanka Gandhi since Rajiv Gandhi assassination, given Z-plus security instead
5 years, 4 months ago

Modi govt withdraws SPG cover given to Rahul, Sonia and Priyanka Gandhi since Rajiv Gandhi assassination, given Z-plus security instead

Op India  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to withdraw Special Protection Group security cover given to the Gandhi family – Congress interim Sonia Gandhi and Gandhi scions Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. According to the reports, the Home Ministry has replaced the SPG category status of the Gandhi family with Z-plus security, which will be now taken over by …

Congress slams BJP for downgrading Gandhi family security cover
5 years, 4 months ago

Congress slams BJP for downgrading Gandhi family security cover

India Today  

A senior leader in Congress has claimed that the government's reported decision to downgrade the Gandhi family's security from SPG to Z+ is a hidden RSS agenda. After Rajiv Gandhi's assassination in 1991, the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led BJP government had passed a bill to provide the highest security cover to all members of the Gandhi family - including Sonia Gandhi, …

Centre revises security rules for Gandhis, says SPG will accompany them at all times
5 years, 5 months ago

Centre revises security rules for Gandhis, says SPG will accompany them at all times

India TV News  

The Central government has made some changes with respect to the security cover accorded to the Gandhis. The Parliament had passed the SPG Act in 1988 after the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1985. After Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in 1991, the SPG Act was amended, offering SPG protection to all former Prime Ministers and their families …

Manmohan Singh under CRPF's Z+ security cover from Monday
5 years, 6 months ago

Manmohan Singh under CRPF's Z+ security cover from Monday

India TV News  

Days after his Special Protection Group cover was withdrawn, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday got protective cover from CRPF commandos in the downgraded Z+ category. After a routine assessment of the inputs received from all agencies, the Ministry of Home Affairs in August took the decision to curtail Manmohan Singh's SPG security and provide him a Z+ security …

Former PM Manmohan Singh, wife get 'Z+' VIP CRPF security cover
5 years, 6 months ago

Former PM Manmohan Singh, wife get 'Z+' VIP CRPF security cover

India TV News  

A CRPF 'Z+' VIP security cover has been accorded to former prime minister Manmohan Singh whose SPG protection was recently withdrawn by the government, officials said on Monday. The Special Protection Group protection given to Singh was recently withdrawn following a review by multiple security agencies. The decision to withdraw the SPG security, the country's highest grade of protection, was …

Government withdraws Manmohan Singh’s SPG cover
5 years, 7 months ago

Government withdraws Manmohan Singh’s SPG cover

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government has withdrawn the SPG protection given to former prime minister Manmohan Singh following a review by multiple security agencies, officials said on Monday. Singh, who was India's prime minister from 2004 and 2014, will continue to enjoy Z plus security cover — one of the highest — to be given by one of the Central Armed …

Manmohan Singh's SPG security withdrawn by MHA in 'routine' review, to be given Z+ cover by CRPF
5 years, 7 months ago

Manmohan Singh's SPG security withdrawn by MHA in 'routine' review, to be given Z+ cover by CRPF

Firstpost  

The Special Protection Group security for Manmohan Singh, who is currently a member of the Rajya Sabha, was withdrawn by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday. “The current security cover review is a periodical and professional exercise based on threat perception that is purely based on a professional assessment by security agencies. Ministry of Home Affairs : The current …

Manmohan Singh continues to have Z+ security: MHA
5 years, 7 months ago

Manmohan Singh continues to have Z+ security: MHA

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh continued to have Z plus security, a day after The Hindu reported that the Special Protection Group would be withdrawn from his security detail shortly. Dr. Manmohan Singh continues to have a Z+ security cover.” However, the Central Reserve Police Force is likely to take over his …

Minimum security cover please: Priyanka Gandhi's request to CM Yogi
5 years, 8 months ago

Minimum security cover please: Priyanka Gandhi's request to CM Yogi

India TV News  

Congress eastern UP general secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday wrote to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adiyanath appreciating him for the security arrangements made during her visit to the state. Priyanka, however, requested the Chief Minister to keep the security cover to minimum to avoid any inconvenience to the people. “I appreciate the security arrangements made during my visits to …

Former PM's daughters voluntarily give up SPG security
9 years, 6 months ago

Former PM's daughters voluntarily give up SPG security

India TV News  

New Delhi: Daughters of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have decided to give up the security cover provided to them by elite Special Special Protection Guard. After assessment of their security and a decision to continue the SPG cover for another year till May 2016, the two daughters Upinder Singh and Daman Singh have communicated verbally to the SPG officials …

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