Last farewell with state honors

The last rites of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be performed with state honors at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi on Saturday, 28 December 2024 at 11:45 am. The Union Home Ministry shared this information on Friday. Dr. Singh died on Thursday night at AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi at the age of 92.

The government has decided to organize his funeral with state honours. The Defense Ministry has confirmed to make all necessary arrangements to conduct his last rites with full military honours.

State honors and funeral preparations

Formal protocol will be followed by the government for the last rites of Dr. Manmohan Singh.

1. Wrapping of mortal remains in the national flag,
   • As per tradition, Dr Singh’s mortal remains will be draped in the national flag (tricolour).
2. 21 gun salute,
   • A 21-gun salute will be given as a mark of respect.
3. Presence of veteran leaders,
   • The President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker, Defense Minister, and Cabinet Secretary and other top leaders will pay floral tributes at Nigambodh Ghat.
4. National mourning,
   • Seven days of national mourning has been declared on his death.
   • During this period, the national flag will remain at half mast across the country.
   • There will be no public functions or government celebrations during the mourning period.

Last darshan of Dr. Manmohan Singh’s mortal remains

The mortal remains of the former Prime Minister were kept at his residence at 3, Motilal Nehru Road for public viewing on Friday.

• last darshan program,
  • The body will be taken to the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters at 8 am on Saturday.
  • Congress workers and the public will get an opportunity to pay tribute from 8:30 to 9:30 am.
• last trip time,
  • His last journey will start from AICC headquarters to Nigambodh Ghat at 9:30 am.

Dr. Manmohan Singh’s legacy and condolences

The news of Dr. Manmohan Singh’s demise has sent a wave of mourning across the country and the world. He is remembered as a great reformer in Indian politics.

1. Leading economic reforms,
   • In the history of India, he is known as the father of economic reforms.
   • Under his leadership, the liberalization of 1991 became the basis of India’s development.
2. His services to the country,
   • As Prime Minister, he led the country for 10 years (2004–2014).
   • Dr. Singh gave a new direction to India with his simplicity, knowledge and foresight.
3. Family,
   • He is survived by his wife Gursharan Kaur, a history professor, and three daughters.

The whole country paid tribute

Since his death in the national capital, condolence messages have been being sent by leaders of the country and abroad.

• Reactions from political and global leaders,
  • Many veteran leaders have described Dr. Singh’s demise as a big loss for the country.
  • His reformist approach and contribution were appreciated even at the international level.

Impact and memories of Dr. Manmohan Singh

Dr. Manmohan Singh’s calm and determined personality made him stand out in the crowd of politics. He was not only an efficient leader but also a unique economist.

• He gave a new dimension of honesty and dedication to Indian politics.
• Under his leadership, India touched new heights of economic and social progress.