'Manmohan Singh deserved much better in both life and death': Assam CM hits back at Congress
The Statesman|December 30, 2024
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit back at Congress following the allegation by opposition leaders that the state government had shown disrespect towards former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his final journey.
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'Manmohan Singh deserved much better in both life and death': Assam CM hits back at Congress

CM Sarma launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, saying, "Manmohan Singh deserved much better both in life and death."

Taking to X, the CM wrote: "Dr. Manmohan Singh, a statesman of unparalleled dignity and intellect, deserved much better, both in life and in death. It is deeply disheartening to witness the Congress Party attempting to stir controversy around his final journey, diminishing the solemnity it truly deserved."

CM Sarma also alleged that Congress had shown disregard towards former Prime Minister Narasimha Rao and former President Pranab Mukherjee.

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