Are former Prime Ministers mandated memorials? | Explained
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Are former Prime Ministers mandated memorials? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26. In our country though everyone is equal before the law, in society, a former PM has a status and especially a person like Manmohan Singh who was also globally respected,” Mr. Achary said. “However, the Central Government through the Ministry of Urban Development is looking after the upkeep and maintenance of the Samadhis adjacent to Rajghat, New Delhi, Morarji Desai’s Samadhi at Abhay Ghat at Ahmedabad and the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial at Sriperumbudur,” the reply stated. On December 27, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting the Union Government to identify a designated place where the last rites of the departed leader could be held and a memorial built thereafter. “Immediately after the Cabinet meeting, Home Minister Amit Shah communicated to Congress President Kharge and the family of Late Dr Manmohan Singh that the Government will allocate space for the memorial.

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Ekta Sthal or Vijay Ghat? Govt shortlists two spots for ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s memorial
3 days, 1 hour ago

Ekta Sthal or Vijay Ghat? Govt shortlists two spots for ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s memorial

Live Mint  

A team of top officials of the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry visited some sites on the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal campus for the memorial of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, sources said on Thursday. The government has shortlisted two locations – Ekta Sthal or Vijay Ghat around the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for the memorial of the ex-prime minister, according …

Manmohan Singh memorial: Centre in touch with family to finalise location
4 days, 15 hours ago

Manmohan Singh memorial: Centre in touch with family to finalise location

Live Mint  

The Central government is looking at various locations to identify a site for setting up a memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who died on December 26, 2024 at the age of 92. The government is also in touch with the family of Dr Manmohan Singh to finalise the location for his memorial. The sources have also said that …

Centre suggests places for Manmohan Singh's memorial, options sent to his family
5 days, 6 hours ago

Centre suggests places for Manmohan Singh's memorial, options sent to his family

India Today  

The central government has initiated the process to build a memorial for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. According to sources, around 1 to 1.5 acres of land near Rajghat, Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, or Kisan Ghat has been proposed for the memorial. There is also a possibility that the memorial may be located near Rajghat, where the final resting places …

DC Edit | Bickering over memorial for Manmohan shameful
1 week ago

DC Edit | Bickering over memorial for Manmohan shameful

Deccan Chronicle  

The unseemly controversy around the spot where former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was to be cremated and a memorial for him was to be built must end at the earliest, lest it be seen as a great affront to the memory of a man who always kept the interest of the nation above all else and never engaged in self-promotion. …

’Asthi Visarjan’ of ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh performed at Yamuna Ghat
1 week ago

’Asthi Visarjan’ of ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh performed at Yamuna Ghat

Live Mint  

The ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed at the Yamuna Ghat near the Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tila Sahib in Delhi on December 29, This immersion was done a day after the former Prime Minister was cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday was cremated with full state honours at …

India bids goodbye to former stalwart prime minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral
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1 week, 1 day ago

India bids goodbye to former stalwart prime minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India bid farewell to its …

Congress slams govt on ‘lapses’ in Singh’s funeral arrangements
1 week, 1 day ago

Congress slams govt on ‘lapses’ in Singh’s funeral arrangements

Hindustan Times  

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. By late evening, the controversy snowballed into a major political row as …

Rahul Gandhi says Modi govt ‘completely insulted’ late PM Manmohan Singh, questions last rites at Nigambodh Ghat
1 week, 1 day ago

Rahul Gandhi says Modi govt ‘completely insulted’ late PM Manmohan Singh, questions last rites at Nigambodh Ghat

Live Mint  

India bid adieu to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday with a cremation ceremony at the Nigambodh Ghat. The site of his last rites have however become a topic of heated debate — with Congress leaders accusing the Narendra Modi government of ‘insulting’ the late leader. “Manmohan Singh ji has been totally insulted by the present government by performing …

'Government insulted Manmohan Singh': Rahul Gandhi on Congress' memorial demand
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1 week, 1 day ago

'Government insulted Manmohan Singh': Rahul Gandhi on Congress' memorial demand

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the BJP-led central government of insulting former prime minister Manmohan Singh by cremating him at the Nigam Bodh Ghat, not at a designated spot for his memorial. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pays his last respects to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, at AICC headquarters in New Delhi "The …

Manmohan Singh funeral in photos: President Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, top Congress leaders pay homage
1 week, 1 day ago

Manmohan Singh funeral in photos: President Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, top Congress leaders pay homage

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh funeral in photos: President Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, top Congress leaders pay homage Manmohan Singh funeral: The former prime minister was cremated at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi with full state honours.. 1 / 11 View Photos in a new improved layout Former prime minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur and daughter Upinder Singh during his state funeral, …

Manmohan Singh funeral: India mourns as former PM cremated with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat
1 week, 1 day ago

Manmohan Singh funeral: India mourns as former PM cremated with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh, former prime minister widely regarded as the architect of India's economic reform programme, was cremated with full state honours Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday afternoon. Former prime minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur and daughter Upinder Singh during his state funeral at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday. Manmohan Singh's daughter lit his funeral …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: President Droupadi Murmu Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News
1 week, 1 day ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: President Droupadi Murmu Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News

ABP News  

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have reached Nigambodh Ghat. Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister Amit Shah are present to pay their respects. Earlier, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed that the government will allocate a place for a memorial dedicated to the late Prime Minister and has already informed his family …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Home Minister Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News
1 week, 1 day ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Home Minister Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News

ABP News  

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have reached Nigambodh Ghat. Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister Amit Shah are present to pay their respects. Earlier, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed that the government will allocate a place for a memorial dedicated to the late Prime Minister and has already informed his family …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: PM Modi Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News
1 week, 1 day ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: PM Modi Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News

ABP News  

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have reached Nigambodh Ghat. Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister Amit Shah are present to pay their respects. Earlier, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed that the government will allocate a place for a memorial dedicated to the late Prime Minister and has already informed his family …

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi
1 week, 1 day ago

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, was cremated after a state funeral on Saturday as politicians and the public mourned his death. Security officials and others walk with the hearse carrying the body of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh towards the cremation site in …

Manmohan Singh Funeral: Massive Crowd Gathers at Congress HQ for Final Farewell to Former PM
1 week, 2 days ago

Manmohan Singh Funeral: Massive Crowd Gathers at Congress HQ for Final Farewell to Former PM

ABP News  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi on Thursday due to age-related health issues. His body was brought to his residence late that night, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders paid their respects on Friday, offering condolences to his wife, Gursharan Kaur. The Union Home Ministry declared …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Former PM Embarks on His Final Journey, Cong Workers Gather in Thousands
1 week, 2 days ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Former PM Embarks on His Final Journey, Cong Workers Gather in Thousands

ABP News  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi on Thursday. His mortal remains were brought to his residence late on Thursday night, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders paid their final respects on Friday, offering condolences to his wife, Gursharan Kaur. The Union Home Ministry announced a seven-day …

Congress, Modi govt in fresh skirmish over Manmohan Singh memorial
1 week, 2 days ago

Congress, Modi govt in fresh skirmish over Manmohan Singh memorial

Live Mint  

The Congress requested the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government on Friday to hold former PM Manmohan Singh's state funeral at the location where a memorial will be built to honour his legacy. ‘Space allocated’ The Ministry of Home Affairs said on Friday that the government has decided to allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister late Dr Manmohan …

Manmohan Singh Death: Govt to allocate space for ex-PM’s memorial, says Home Ministry
1 week, 2 days ago

Manmohan Singh Death: Govt to allocate space for ex-PM’s memorial, says Home Ministry

Live Mint  

The Union government will allocate space for a memorial of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, the Union Home Ministry said on Friday night. The ministry said the government received a request to allocate space for a memorial for Singh from the Congress chief. Immediately after the Cabinet meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah communicated to Kharge and the family of …

‘Utter rubbish…’: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha slams Congress amid Manmohan Singh memorial row
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1 week, 2 days ago

‘Utter rubbish…’: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha slams Congress amid Manmohan Singh memorial row

Hindustan Times  

Former president Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee has slammed the Congress for not holding a Congress Working Committee meeting after her father's demise. Her comments come after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demanded a funeral place for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh where a memorial could be built. Congress-MHA back and forth on Manmohan Singh memorial The Congress on Friday said …

Govt releases factsheet regarding memorial for Manmohan Singh
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1 week, 2 days ago

Govt releases factsheet regarding memorial for Manmohan Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

The Government has decided to allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister late Dr Manmohan Singh, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Friday.According to the MHA, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, immediately after the Cabinet meeting, communicated to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge that the Government will allocate space for the memorial. "Today morning, Government received a request …

Manmohan Singh funeral updates: Former PM cremated with full state honours after leaders, family paid last respects
1 week, 2 days ago

Manmohan Singh funeral updates: Former PM cremated with full state honours after leaders, family paid last respects

The Hindu  

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reached Delhi’s Nighambodh Ghat crematorium for last rites on Saturday. A large number of Congress workers and leaders along with hundreds of Dr. Singh’s well-wishers walked along as “Jab tak suraj chand rahega, tab tak tera naam rahega” slogans rent the air. The mortal remains were kept inside the AICC headquarters …

Govt to allocate space for Manmohan Singh's memorial: MHA
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1 week, 2 days ago

Govt to allocate space for Manmohan Singh's memorial: MHA

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government will allocate space for a memorial of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and this has been communicated to his family and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the Union home ministry said on Friday night. In a late-night release titled "Facts of the matter regarding memorial for Former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh", the ministry said the …

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: The last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh were performed at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat crematorium. Manmohan Singh passed away at 92 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday night. Singh, who was India’s 13th prime minister and the first Sikh to hold the coveted post, headed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government …

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: The last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh were performed at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat crematorium. Manmohan Singh passed away at 92 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday night. Singh, who was India’s 13th prime minister and the first Sikh to hold the coveted post, headed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government …

Govt releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh, says 'will allocate space'
1 week, 2 days ago

Govt releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh, says 'will allocate space'

India TV News  

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 …

Photos: India mourns former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral
1 week, 2 days ago

Photos: India mourns former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral

Al Jazeera  

Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, was cremated after a state funeral on Saturday as politicians and the public mourned his death. Singh’s body was taken on Saturday morning to the headquarters of his Congress party in New Delhi, where party leaders and activists paid tribute to him …

Centre breaks deadlock with late-night nod for Manmohan Singh's memorial
1 week, 2 days ago

Centre breaks deadlock with late-night nod for Manmohan Singh's memorial

India Today  

In a late-night development, the Centre agreed to locate space for a memorial of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after a war of words broke out between the BJP and the Congress. In a late-night release titled "Facts of the matter regarding a memorial for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh", the ministry said the government had received a request …

Manmohan Singh's mortal remains consigned to flames with full state honours as India bids adieu to ex-PM
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Manmohan Singh's mortal remains consigned to flames with full state honours as India bids adieu to ex-PM

India TV News  

Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister, was on Saturday cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi among other dignitories. The mortal remains of former prime minister Manmohan Singh was brought to Delhi's Nighambodh Ghat crematorium for last rites on Saturday at around 11.30 pm. The flower-bedecked vehicle carrying the …

Government releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Government releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh

The Hindu  

The Government has decided to allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister late Dr Manmohan Singh, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Friday. “Today morning, Government received a request to allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh, from the Congress Party President,” the MHA statement read. “Immediately after the Cabinet meeting, …

Mallikarjun Kharge demands space for Manmohan Singh's memorial, writes to PM Narendra Modi
1 week, 2 days ago

Mallikarjun Kharge demands space for Manmohan Singh's memorial, writes to PM Narendra Modi

Hindustan Times  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the Centre must conduct the funeral of former prime minister Manmohan Singh at a place where his memorial can be constructed. Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge attend the Congress Working Committee meeting convened to pay tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh, …

Manmohan Singh’s funeral at Nigambodh ghat, Congress calls it deliberate insult to first Sikh PM
1 week, 2 days ago

Manmohan Singh’s funeral at Nigambodh ghat, Congress calls it deliberate insult to first Sikh PM

The Hindu  

An order from the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will be accorded a State funeral with full military honours at the Nigambodh Ghat, a public cremation ground in north Delhi, on Saturday. The Congress, that had demanded the funeral to take place in a place where a memorial of Dr Singh can be …

Ex-PM Dr Manmohan Singh’s funeral should take place where ‘his memorial can be built’, Congress chief urges PM Modi
1 week, 2 days ago

Ex-PM Dr Manmohan Singh’s funeral should take place where ‘his memorial can be built’, Congress chief urges PM Modi

Live Mint  

A day after India’s former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 at Delhi’s AIIMS, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, requesting that the former PM’s last rites be conducted at a location where a memorial can be built in his honour. Kharge wrote the letter after speaking with …

Congress demands separate memorial site for Dr Manmohan Singh in Delhi
1 week, 2 days ago

Congress demands separate memorial site for Dr Manmohan Singh in Delhi

Op India  

The funeral of former PM Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday evening in Delhi, will take place on Saturday. This is in keeping with such tradition of having memorials of statesmen and former Prime Ministers at the very place of their funerals.” Kharge added in the letter, “In view of the foregoing, I hope and trust that befitting the …

Centre decides to make memorial for Manmohan Singh, will find appropriate venue soon: Govt sources
1 week, 3 days ago

Centre decides to make memorial for Manmohan Singh, will find appropriate venue soon: Govt sources

India TV News  

Amid stand-off between the Congress and BJP, the Central government on Friday decided to make a memorial for former prime minister Manmohan Singh in the national capital, official sources told news agency PTI as they accused the Congress of doing politics over the issue. "The government's decision to build a memorial in honour of Manmohan Singh has been conveyed to …

Congress wants memorial space for Manmohan Singh, party chief writes to PM Modi
1 week, 3 days ago

Congress wants memorial space for Manmohan Singh, party chief writes to PM Modi

India Today  

The Congress has approached the government seeking a separate memorial place for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died at 92 on Thursday. Congress general secretary Avinash Pandey said that the party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Manmohan Singh's family are in talks with the government. Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, seeking a memorial space for Singh’s …

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