7 days of national mourning on the death of former PM Manmohan Singh, last rites to be held tomorrow

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has passed away. He breathed his last at the age of 92 in AIIMS Hospital, Delhi. His body was brought to his residence in Delhi at night. His last rites may be performed tomorrow at 11 am. He will be given a final farewell at the Congress headquarters. The Central government has announced seven days of national mourning on the death of the former PM. It is being told that one of his daughters is abroad. Dr. Manmohan Singh will be given a final farewell only after her arrival.

Bungalow No. 3, located at Motilal Nehru Road in Lutyens Delhi, was the residence of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for about 10 years. Singh died on Thursday. He was 92 years old. Singh moved into this huge Type-8 bungalow on a three-acre plot when Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister in May 2014. After becoming Prime Minister, Modi moved to 7 Race Course Road (now 7 Lok Kalyan Marg) and Singh to 3, Motilal Nehru Marg. Before Singh, this bungalow was the official residence of the then Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dixit. She vacated it after the Congress’s defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections. Dixit died in 2019 at the age of 81.

This is how the cricket team honored Dr. Manmohan Singh
The players of the Indian cricket team came on the field wearing black bands on their arms on Friday, the second day of the fourth Test against Australia, in honor of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Manmohan Singh, the father of India’s economic reforms, died in Delhi on Thursday night at the age of 92. He was the Prime Minister of India during 2004-14. He is known as the architect of India’s economic liberalization in 1991.

The central government has declared seven days of state mourning on the death of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. State mourning has been declared from 26 December to 1 January. Karnataka Minister KH Muniyappa said, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s departure is a big loss for the country. He used to show the way to new ministers. A great economist has left the world.

Nitish Kumar also paid tribute to Manmohan Singh
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed grief over the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He wrote on Instagram, “The death of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh ji is sad. He was a skilled politician and economist. Under his leadership, India’s economy got a new direction. The death of Dr. Manmohan Singh ji is an irreparable loss for Indian politics. I pray to God for eternal peace of the departed soul.”

The body reached home from AIIMS, tribute will be paid
After the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, his body was taken from AIIMS to his official residence. Let us tell you that when his health deteriorated, he was admitted to the emergency ward of AIIMS, where he breathed his last.

A unique pride in the name of Manmohan Singh
Dr. Manmohan Singh has the unique distinction of being the only person to sign currency notes of Rs 1 to Rs 100 in India. In the country, the Rs 1 note bears the signature of the Finance Secretary and the Rs 2 and above notes bear the signature of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor. Dr. Singh had served in both the posts.

Manmohan’s death is a big loss – President Murmu
President Draupadi Murm on Thursday expressed grief over the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said that Singh will always be remembered for his service to the nation, his impeccable political life and his humility.

Adani condoles the death of Manmohan Singh
Industrialist and Adani Group chief Gautam Adani condoled the death of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Adani wrote in his condolence message on social media X, “History will always honor Dr. Manmohan Singh for his important role in the economic reforms of 1991. His reformist steps gave India a new look and the country opened its doors to the world.”

Rahul Gandhi spoke to the former PM’s family over the phone
There is a wave of mourning in the country due to the death of former PM Manmohan Singh. Many veteran leaders are mourning his death. Rahul Gandhi spoke to Manmohan Singh’s family over the phone and consoled them.

Sitharaman said – Manmohan Singh was very soft-spoken and gentle
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while expressing her condolences on the death of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, said today that Dr. Singh, who liberalized the Indian economy by presenting the milestone budget of 1991, was respected by all, he was soft-spoken and gentle.

When there was a poetry ‘Dangal’ between Manmohan Singh and Sushma Swaraj
Manmohan Singh was the PM of the country twice. People know Manmohan Singh for his simple behavior and as an economic giant. People still remember the poetry between Sushma Swaraj and the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

I lost my guide – Rahul Gandhi
Veteran leaders are mourning the death of former PM Manmohan Singh. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said on the death of the former PM that I have lost my guide.

Manmohan Singh was a well-wisher of the middle class – Harish Rawat
Congress leader and former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat mourned the death of Manmohan Singh. He said that what he did while being the Finance Minister, today we are taking the country forward on the foundation of that. He was such a well-wisher of the middle class. He gave the country the right to information, food, health.

Manmohan was a veteran politician of Indian politics – Nadda
Bharatiya Janata Party President and Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has expressed deep grief over the death of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Said that the death of eminent economist and former Prime Minister Dr. Singh is a huge loss for the nation. He said that Dr. Singh was a veteran politician of Indian politics. In his long social life, he worked for the common man. He was the voice of the lower class of the society. His leadership brought him immense popularity from the party. The BJP leader said that Dr Singh will continue to inspire generations to come for a long time. He said, “My condolences are with his family and fans and friends.”

Proud to be part of Manmohan Singh’s leadership – Kharge
On the demise of Manmohan Singh, Kharge said, “I condole the demise of a senior colleague, a gentle intellectual and a humble person who embodied the aspirations of India, who moved forward with unwavering dedication.” He said, “I am proud to be a part of his cabinet as Labor Minister, Railway Minister and Social Welfare Minister.”

Priyanka Gandhi – His honesty will always be an inspiration for us
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said that there have been very few politicians like Dr. Manmohan Singh, who have received immense respect in politics. Vadra said, “Very few people in politics command the kind of respect Sardar Manmohan Singh ji commanded. His integrity will always be an inspiration to us and he will always stand tall among those who truly love this country as he remained steadfast in his commitment to serve the nation despite unfair and deeply personal attacks by his opponents.”