Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi paid his last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence in the national capital on Friday.
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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi also offered condolences to the former PM’s family. In his condolence message, the Lok Sabha LoP said, “Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family. I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride.”
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, KC Venugopal, Devendra Yadav, and several other party leaders were also present at the former PM’s residence.
Several leaders and personalities have paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Ministers Amit Shah and JP Nadda, arrived at the former PM’s residence to pay his last respects. They offered condolences to his family in their hour of grief.
Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on Thursday evening at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions. He had a sudden loss of consciousness at home, after which he was rushed to the AIIMS Delhi. The mortal remains of the former PM will be kept at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi for public viewing. As per the Congress party sources, the ‘last darshan’ will be scheduled for Saturday between 8:00 to 10:00 in the morning. All the party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, will pay tribute to the former PM at the AICC office, after which the last rites will be carried out. Singh, renowned for introducing the 1991 economic liberalisation reforms as the Finance Minister of India, will be cremated near Rajghat, where the last rites of Prime Ministers are performed.
