India Honors Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with State Funeral
The nation mourns the loss of the revered leader, known for his economic reforms and leadership during crises, as political tensions arise over his memorial site.
- Dr. Manmohan Singh, India's 13th Prime Minister, was cremated with state honors at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi following his death at 92 on December 26.
- Leaders across political lines, including President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Congress figures, paid their respects during the funeral ceremony.
- Rahul Gandhi criticized the government for choosing Nigambodh Ghat for Singh's last rites, calling it a disrespect to the former Prime Minister's legacy, and demanded a dedicated memorial site.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs assured that space for a memorial for Singh would be allocated once a formal trust is established.
- Global tributes poured in, with Mauritius flying its flag at half-mast and U.S. President Joe Biden hailing Singh as a statesman who strengthened U.S.-India relations.
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