Former Prime Minister of the country Dr. Manmohan Singh died on Friday at the age of 92 in Delhi AIIMS. On Friday, all the prominent leaders of the country including PM Modi visited the mortal remains of Manmohan Singh and paid tribute to him. At the same time, now Modi government has decided to give a big honor to Dr. Manmohan Singh. PTI has informed quoting official sources that the Central Government will build a memorial of Dr. Manmohan Singh in the country’s capital New Delhi. Let us know what update has come out in this matter.
Congress accused of doing politics
The Modi government at the Center has accused the Congress party of doing politics on this issue. Official sources have said that it has been decided to build a memorial in honor of former PM Manmohan Singh. However, it will take a few days to find a suitable place to build the monument. A government source said, “The Congress has been informed about the government’s decision to build a memorial in Manmohan Singh’s honour. But they have indulged in politics on this issue.”
What did Congress say?
The Congress Party had demanded a place for the memorial of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The party had said on Friday that not getting a place for Manmohan Singh’s funeral and memorial was a deliberate insult to the country’s first Sikh Prime Minister.
Kharge had talked to PM Modi
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge had demanded a place for the mausoleum of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh from the central government. Mallikarjun Kharge had also spoken to the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on this issue and had demanded from him space for the memorial. In the letter issued by the Congress, it has been said that the last rites of Dr. Manmohan Singh should be performed at a place where his memorial can be built.
Where will Manmohan Singh’s last rites be held?
The last journey of former Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh will begin at 9.30 am on Saturday. His mortal remains will be taken from the All India Congress Committee headquarters to the cremation ground. According to the information, the funeral of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be held with state honors on Saturday at 11.45 am at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi. (input language)
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