Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was cremated with full state honours at the Nigambodh Ghat here on Saturday.
The mortal remains of Singh, the key architect of India's economic liberalisation, were consigned to the flames as per Sikh rituals, in the presence of family members, friends, colleagues and dignitaries.
Prior to the cremation, Sikh priests and family members of the former Prime Minister recited verses from the Gurbani.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi paid their last respects to Singh by placing a wreath near his mortal remains.
After paying his last respects to Singh, who had served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, Mr Modi said his predecessor's service to the country will always be cherished. "Paid last respects to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Ji. His service to India will always be cherished," the Prime Minister wrote on X.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
BGT: SCG pitch earns ICC approval amid criticism
The pitch for the fifth and final Test gets 'satisfactory' rating despite being a graveyard for batters
Delivered less than he promised
Belying expectations, the outgoing Chief Justice of India has left behind a mixed legacy, says
'Sportswashing' a dismal rights record
FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia raises ethical questions, says Keith Rathbone
RBI Allows Asirvad, DMI Finance to Resume Lending Operations
The Reserve Bank has lifted its ban on the 'sanction and disbursal of loans' by Asirvad Micro Finance and DMI Finance Pvt Ltd, in a big relief to the two microfinance companies, according to an RBI circular issued on Wednesday.
India's gold imports turn out to be $5 billion lower in Nov, trade deficit narrows
The government has scaled down its estimate of gold imports for November 2024 to $9.84 billion from the preliminary estimate of $14.86 billion announced last month, data compiled by the Commerce Ministry's Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics showed on Wednesday.
Focus on tax simplification & reduction in personal income tax: EY on Budget
Ahead of the Union Budget 2025, the EY India has said the government is expected to focus on boosting private capex, tax simplification and reduction in personal income tax, particularly for the lower-income groups, to stimulate demand.
SBI Revises GDP Growth Forecast to 6.3 Percent for FY25, Down From NSO Estimates
State Bank of India (SBI) has revised the forecast for India's GDP growth to 6.3 per cent in the financial year 2024-25.
ONGC Appoints BP as Technical Service Provider for Mumbai High Field
Oil And Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) said the energy major BP will act as technical service provider to help boost oil and gas output from the country's largest producing field, off India's west coast.
Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates 5kWh Lithium Battery with Hybrid Inverter by Getsun Power
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a 5kWh lithium battery with a hybrid inverter by Getsun Power, a vertical of Sainik Industries Pvt Ltd, at his Delhi residence, on Wednesday.
Market Witness Sharp Rebound: Sensex, Nifty End Flat
Benchmark indices opened higher despite weak global markets
