Centre decides to make memorial for Manmohan Singh, will find appropriate venue soon: Govt sources
5 days, 7 hours 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 the Congress. The Congress on Friday said that not finding a location for the cremation and memorial for Singh is a deliberate insult to the country's first Sikh prime minister. The Congress raised the issue after the Union home ministry said in a statement that Singh's last rites will be held at New Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat at 11.45 am on Saturday with full state honours.

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Navjot Sidhu writes to President Murmu for Manmohan Singh memorial
2 days, 13 hours ago

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 …

DC Edit | Bickering over memorial for Manmohan shameful
2 days, 13 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. …

Congress, BJP Clash Over Manmohan Singh’s Last Rites
3 days, 12 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 …

'Government insulted Manmohan Singh': Rahul Gandhi on Congress' memorial demand
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3 days, 19 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'
3 days, 20 hours ago

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

ABP News  

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 …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Home Minister Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Former PM | ABP News
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days, 1 hour 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 Last Rites: Congress Leader Salman Khurshid Pays Tribute with Heartfelt Message
4 days, 2 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: BJP Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi Targets Congress, Here's What He Said
4 days, 3 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 Funeral: Massive Crowd Gathers at Congress HQ for Final Farewell to Former PM
4 days, 3 hours 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
4 days, 3 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
4 days, 3 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
4 days, 3 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
4 days, 3 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 …

‘Utter rubbish…’: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha slams Congress amid Manmohan Singh memorial row
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4 days, 4 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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4 days, 6 hours 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
4 days, 6 hours 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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4 days, 6 hours 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
4 days, 7 hours 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
4 days, 7 hours 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'
4 days, 7 hours 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
4 days, 7 hours 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
4 days, 7 hours 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 …

Delhi Police's traffic advisory ahead of Manmohan Singh's funeral, check routes
4 days, 7 hours ago

Delhi Police's traffic advisory ahead of Manmohan Singh's funeral, check routes

India Today  

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory detailing restrictions and diversions on key routes in the capital ahead of the state funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat. Commuters travelling to Old Delhi Railway Station, ISBT, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, and Tis Hazari Court are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for potential delays …

Centre breaks deadlock with late-night nod for Manmohan Singh's memorial
4 days, 7 hours 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 funeral: Congress slams Centre over ex-PM's memorial, BJP hits back
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4 days, 7 hours 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 …

Manmohan Singh's mortal remains consigned to flames with full state honours as India bids adieu to ex-PM
Top News
4 days, 7 hours 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
Top News
4 days, 7 hours 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 …

Government releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh
Top News
4 days, 7 hours 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, …

Manmohan Singh’s funeral at Nigambodh ghat, Congress calls it deliberate insult to first Sikh PM
4 days, 15 hours 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
4 days, 16 hours 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
4 days, 17 hours 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 …

BJP vs Congress over Manmohan Singh's memorial: 'UPA didn't for Narasimha Rao'
5 days, 7 hours ago

BJP vs Congress over Manmohan Singh's memorial: 'UPA didn't for Narasimha Rao'

India Today  

A war of words erupted on Friday between the Congress and the BJP over the cremation and memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting that Singh's last rites be conducted at a final resting place that would also house a memorial, in line …

Congress wants memorial space for Manmohan Singh, party chief writes to PM Modi
5 days, 7 hours 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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