Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 due to age-related health complications. The nation mourns the loss of a statesman who played a pivotal role in shaping India’s economic landscape. The last rites of Dr. Singh will be conducted with State Honours at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi on December 28, 2024, at 11:45 am.
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge requested that a memorial be constructed at Nigam Bodh Ghat, the site of Dr. Singh’s last rites. The Congress leader highlighted the tradition of erecting memorials for prominent statesmen and former prime ministers at the very locations where their funerals are held. Kharge expressed his hope that the stature and legacy of Dr. Singh, one of India’s most respected leaders, would be appropriately honored through this gesture.
In the letter, Kharge conveyed, “Apropos our telephonic conversation this morning, wherein I requested to hold Dr. Manmohan Singh’s last rites at his final resting place, which would be a sacrosanct venue for a memorial of the great son of India.” He further emphasized the significance of such memorials, urging Prime Minister Modi to consider the request in keeping with the tradition of honoring those who have contributed immensely to the nation’s progress.
The proposed memorial would serve as a lasting tribute to Dr. Singh’s remarkable legacy, ensuring that future generations remember the role he played in India’s development as a leading global economy.
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