Navjot Sidhu writes to President Murmu for Manmohan Singh memorial
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Navjot Sidhu writes to President Murmu for Manmohan Singh memorial

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to direct the Centre to raise a memorial for former prime minister Manmohan Singh at the Raj Ghat complex. BJP president J P Nadda responding to the Congress’ accusations, saying the Centre has decided to allocate space for Manmohan Singh’s memorial and informed his family about it Sidhu’s letter comes a day after the Congress accused the Centre of insulting Manmohan Singh, the country’s first Sikh prime minister, by carrying out his last rites at the Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could have become his memorial. BJP president J P Nadda has also responded to the Congress’ accusations, saying the Centre has decided to allocate space for Manmohan Singh’s memorial and informed his family about it. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had said that the BJP-led Centre had “totally insulted” Manmohan Singh by performing his last rites at the Nigambodh Ghat.

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Centre suggests places for Manmohan Singh's memorial, options sent to his family
3 days, 2 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 …

Congress indulging in politics over Manmohan Singh's death: Kishan Reddy
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4 days, 13 hours ago

Congress indulging in politics over Manmohan Singh's death: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hitting out at the Congress party, Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday alleged that the grand old party is indulging in politics with regard to the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Reddy said as soon as the news of Singh's death broke out, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a decision to conduct his last rites …

BJP alleges Rahul Gandhi left for Vietnam for New Year celebrations when India mourning Manmohan Singh's death
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5 days, 2 hours ago

BJP alleges Rahul Gandhi left for Vietnam for New Year celebrations when India mourning Manmohan Singh's death

India TV News  

Manmohan Singh's death: Stoking a fresh controversy, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday alleged that Leader of the Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has left for Vietnam to celebrate New Year during the seven-day national mourning period for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. BJP on Rahul Gandhi BJP spokesperson Amit Malviya said Rahul Gandhi politicised and exploited Dr Singh’s …

DC Edit | Bickering over memorial for Manmohan shameful
5 days, 8 hours 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. …

Fact Check: Viral Posts Making False Claim That Rahul Gandhi Did Not Attend Manmohan Singh Funeral
5 days, 8 hours ago

Fact Check: Viral Posts Making False Claim That Rahul Gandhi Did Not Attend Manmohan Singh Funeral

ABP News  

CLAIM: Members from Congress party or the Gandhi family did not attend Manmohan Sing's funeral FACT CHECK: This is false. Viral posts falsely claim that senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra did not attend former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s funeral. BOOM found several visuals from live footage of Singh's funeral, where many senior Congress leaders …

Hardeep Puri takes ‘Narsimha Rao’ jibe at Congress for creating controversy over Manmohan Singh’s death
5 days, 15 hours ago

Hardeep Puri takes ‘Narsimha Rao’ jibe at Congress for creating controversy over Manmohan Singh’s death

Live Mint  

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday slammed Congress for "creating" a controversy over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He also reminided thatthe mortal remains of former Prime Minister Narsimha Rao were not even brought to the AICC headquarters. I don't think that we should give a free run to those who are creating controversy.” All you …

BJP dredges up PV Narasimha Rao as Congress claims 'insult' to Manmohan Singh
5 days, 18 hours ago

BJP dredges up PV Narasimha Rao as Congress claims 'insult' to Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to the Congress's accusation that the Central government insulted ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by not allocating a spot for his memorial, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday dredged up former PM PV Narasimha Rao's funeral, claiming the Gandhi family has never accorded respect to non-Gandhi Congress politicians. Union minister Pralhad Joshi rejected the Congress accusation that the Centre insulted …

JP Nadda's ‘super PM jibe’ as Congress mounts attack on BJP over Manmohan Singh's funeral
6 days, 1 hour ago

JP Nadda's ‘super PM jibe’ as Congress mounts attack on BJP over Manmohan Singh's funeral

Hindustan Times  

Hours after the Congress intensified its attack on the Centre over the handling of former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s funeral at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat and demand for his memorial, Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda accused the part of doing “cheap politics”. “The Congress, which never gave real respect to Manmohan Singh when he was alive, is now playing politics …

Congress, BJP Clash Over Manmohan Singh’s Last Rites
6 days, 7 hours ago

Congress, BJP Clash Over Manmohan Singh’s Last Rites

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The war of words between the Congress and the BJP escalated on Saturday after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's last rites were performed at the Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated memorial site. The Congress party claimed that no news agencies except the Doordarshan were allowed, which only focused on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister …

Congress slams govt on ‘lapses’ in Singh’s funeral arrangements
6 days, 8 hours 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 …

"Congress damaged dignity of Manmohan Singh": BJP asks party to not play "politics" in his name
6 days, 13 hours ago

"Congress damaged dignity of Manmohan Singh": BJP asks party to not play "politics" in his name

Op India  

Reiterating the Bharatiya Janata Party’s belief in “dignity in death,” party MP Sambit Patra on Saturday attacked Congress for indulging in “politics” over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said that if someone has “damaged the dignity” of former Finance Minister it’s Congress party. “The kind of politics Congress is doing, especially Rahul Gandhi who has tweeted …

Rahul Gandhi says Modi govt ‘completely insulted’ late PM Manmohan Singh, questions last rites at Nigambodh Ghat
6 days, 13 hours 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 …

‘Brought many revolutions…’: DK Shivakumar remembers Dr Manmohan Singh
6 days, 14 hours ago

‘Brought many revolutions…’: DK Shivakumar remembers Dr Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday praised Dr Manmohan Singh for bringing many "revolutions" during his tenure as the Prime Minister of India. The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were brought to the All India Congress Committee headquarters in Delhi from his residence on Saturday. Earlier, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to Prime Minister Narendra …

'Government insulted Manmohan Singh': Rahul Gandhi on Congress' memorial demand
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6 days, 14 hours 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 'Insulted': Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal Slam Modi Govt Over Funeral. BJP Claims 'New Low In Politics'
6 days, 14 hours ago

Manmohan Singh 'Insulted': Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal Slam Modi Govt Over Funeral. BJP Claims 'New Low In Politics'

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Manmohan Singh Funeral Row: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday criticised the BJP-led government for allegedly disrespecting former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by conducting his last rites at Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated memorial site. भारत माता के महान सपूत और सिख समुदाय के पहले प्रधानमंत्री डॉ मनमोहन सिंह जी का अंतिम संस्कार आज …

Mysuru New Year celebrations cancelled, Palace to not be illuminated. Here is why
6 days, 16 hours ago

Mysuru New Year celebrations cancelled, Palace to not be illuminated. Here is why

Hindustan Times  

As a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the New Year celebrations at Mysuru Palace are cancelled. Every year, the New Year celebrations at Mysuru Palace take place on a grand scale with fireworks, illumination and massive cultural events and all events stand cancelled this year. Manmohan Singh's daughter lit his funeral pyre at the crematorium in …

'Farewell Manmohan Singh': World Bids Final Goodbye To Man Who Saved India From Economic Collapse
6 days, 19 hours ago

'Farewell Manmohan Singh': World Bids Final Goodbye To Man Who Saved India From Economic Collapse

ABP News  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was consigned to flames on Saturday at Nigambodh ghat in New Delhi. Singh was accorded full State honours at the crematorium with President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Kiren Rijiju, Chief of Defence Staff Lieutenant Anil Chauhan, Chief …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: President Droupadi Murmu Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News
6 days, 19 hours 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
6 days, 19 hours 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
6 days, 19 hours 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 …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Former PM's Final Farewell! Armed Forces Stand Guard at Nigambodh Ghat
6 days, 20 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Former PM's Final Farewell! Armed Forces Stand Guard at Nigambodh Ghat

ABP News  

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have arrived at the Bodh Nagar Ghat. The body of former PM Manmohan Singh has been carried inside the Bodh Nagar Ghat, where the final rites will take place. The atmosphere is somber as leaders and dignitaries from across the country prepare to bid farewell to the man who served as …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Amid Tight Security, Former PM's Mortal Remains Headed to Nigambodh Ghat
6 days, 20 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Amid Tight Security, Former PM's Mortal Remains Headed to Nigambodh Ghat

ABP News  

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have arrived at the Bodh Nagar Ghat. The body of former PM Manmohan Singh has been carried inside the Bodh Nagar Ghat, where the final rites will take place. The atmosphere is somber as leaders and dignitaries from across the country prepare to bid farewell to the man who served as …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: 'How Would It Have Felt if This Happened to Atal Ji?' Says Navjot Singh Sidhu
6 days, 20 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: 'How Would It Have Felt if This Happened to Atal Ji?' Says Navjot Singh Sidhu

ABP News  

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu expressed deep concern over the ongoing political controversy surrounding the memorial of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He questioned how it would feel if a leader like former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's final rites were not allowed to be held at Raj Ghat, with someone suggesting that his memorial should be constructed elsewhere. He …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Congress Leader Salman Khurshid Pays Tribute with Heartfelt Message
6 days, 21 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Congress Leader Salman Khurshid Pays Tribute with Heartfelt Message

ABP News  

The last rites of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be conducted with state honors at 11:45 AM on Saturday at the Nigambodh Ghat, as announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday. The Home Ministry confirmed that the government has decided to perform his last rites with full state honors. Additionally, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: 'Don’t Delay...' Sudip Bandyopadhyay Reacts to Memorial Controversy
6 days, 21 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: 'Don’t Delay...' Sudip Bandyopadhyay Reacts to Memorial Controversy

ABP News  

The last rites of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be conducted with state honors at 11:45 AM on Saturday at the Nigambodh Ghat, as announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday. The Home Ministry confirmed that the government has decided to perform his last rites with full state honors. Additionally, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that …

Manmohan Singh's final journey begins from AICC headquarters
6 days, 21 hours ago

Manmohan Singh's final journey begins from AICC headquarters

Deccan Chronicle  

The final journey of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh began from the AICC headquarters on Saturday morning after Congress leaders paid homage to their departed leader.The flower-bedecked vehicle carrying the mortal remains of Singh left the Congress headquarters in a procession amid chants of "Manmohan Singh amar rahe".A large number of Congress workers and leaders along with hundreds of Singh's …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: BJP Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi Targets Congress, Here's What He Said
6 days, 22 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: BJP Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi Targets Congress, Here's What He Said

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
6 days, 22 hours 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 …

SP, BSP caution against politics over Manmohan Singh's funeral, memorial
6 days, 22 hours ago

SP, BSP caution against politics over Manmohan Singh's funeral, memorial

Deccan Chronicle  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati have urged the central government to avoid any political controversy over the funeral and memorial of former prime minister Manmohan Singh. His last rites will take place with full state honours at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi at 11.45 am.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Congress, Modi govt in fresh skirmish over Manmohan Singh memorial
6 days, 22 hours 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
6 days, 22 hours 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 …

Sharmistha Mukherjee criticises Congress for not calling condolence meeting for Pranab Mukherjee
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6 days, 22 hours ago

Sharmistha Mukherjee criticises Congress for not calling condolence meeting for Pranab Mukherjee

Op India  

On 27th December, Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for proposing to create a separate memorial in Delhi for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Thats utter rubbish as I learned later from baba’s diaries that on KR Narayanan’s death, CWC was called & condolence msg was drafted by baba only https://t.co/nbYCF7NsMB — …

‘Utter rubbish…’: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha slams Congress amid Manmohan Singh memorial row
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6 days, 23 hours 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 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 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 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
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1 week 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
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1 week 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 …

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

Amid Manmohan Singh's memorial row, Pranab Mukherjee's daughter's dig at Congress
1 week ago

Amid Manmohan Singh's memorial row, Pranab Mukherjee's daughter's dig at Congress

India Today  

Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee and a former Congress member, criticised the party for demanding a separate memorial space for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while failing to convene a Working Committee meeting to condole her father's death. Her remarks come amidst a fresh controversy surrounding the Congress's appeal for a dedicated memorial for former Prime Minister …

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

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

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

Centre insulted Manmohan Singh: Rahul Gandhi on ex-PM's funeral at crematorium
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1 week ago

Centre insulted Manmohan Singh: Rahul Gandhi on ex-PM's funeral at crematorium

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the BJP 'insulted' former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by allegedly denying the party's request to conduct his last rites at a designated site where a memorial could be built. "The great son of Mother India and the first Prime Minister of the Sikh community, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji has been totally insulted …

Manmohan Singh funeral: Congress slams Centre over ex-PM's memorial, BJP hits back
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1 week ago

Manmohan Singh funeral: Congress slams Centre over ex-PM's memorial, BJP hits back

India Today  

The row over holding the last rites of Manmohan Singh at a public crematorium has intensified following the funeral, with Congress leaders accusing the Centre of insulting the former Prime Minister. "The great son of Mother India and the first Prime Minister of the Sikh community, Dr Manmohan Singh ji, has been totally insulted by the present government by performing …

Government releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh
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1 week 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, …

Union Cabinet Mourns Death of Manmohan Singh
1 week ago

Union Cabinet Mourns Death of Manmohan Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Friday condoled the passing of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, hailing him as an eminent statesman and a distinguished leader who left an imprint on the national life. During a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet observed a two-minute silence in honour of the departed soul and adopted a Condolence Resolution …

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

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