Manmohan Singh Last Rites / Manmohan Singh immersed in Panchtatva- daughter lit the pyre, all three armies saluted

Manmohan Singh News: Former Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh was cremated with state honors at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi on Saturday. His body was brought to Nigambodh Ghat on an army gun carriage, where the three armies saluted him. Leaders, supporters and his family from across the country gave him a tearful farewell.

State honors and last journey

Dr. Manmohan Singh's body was brought from his residence to the Congress headquarters at 9:30 am. Here top Congress leaders and workers paid tribute to him. After this, the last journey began, in which Rahul Gandhi sat in the car with the mortal remains.

Dr. Singh's family members were present at Nigambodh Ghat. His wife Gursharan Kaur and three daughters—Upinder Singh, Daman Singh, and Amrit Singh—paid emotional tributes. The daughter lit the funeral pyre of the father.

Arrival of leaders from across the country

President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries arrived to bid a final farewell to Dr. Singh. Many senior leaders of the party including Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Rahul Gandhi were present on behalf of the Congress. Everyone paid tribute to Dr. Singh by remembering his contribution.

Blue turban: a symbol of his identity

Dr. Manmohan Singh was cremated wearing his favorite blue turban. This turban was an integral part of his personality. He had made this color his identity due to his memories associated with Cambridge University.

Life and contribution of Dr. Manmohan Singh

Dr. Manmohan Singh died on Thursday night at the age of 92. He was ill for a long time. After fainting at home, he was brought to Delhi AIIMS, where he breathed his last at 9:51 pm.

Dr. Singh's contribution to Indian politics is unforgettable. His economic reforms in 1991 gave a new direction to the country. Under his leadership as Prime Minister, the country saw new dimensions of stability and development. His humility, efficient administration, and dedication to the country established him as an ideal politician.

Conclusion

The demise of Dr. Manmohan Singh is a great loss for Indian politics and society. His simplicity, vision and spirit of service will always be remembered as an inspiration. Today the country has not only lost a great politician but also bid farewell to a person who improved the lives of millions of people through his policies and actions. His memory will always remain alive in the minds of the Indian people.