Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:09pm on 27 Dec 2024,Friday Sports
The last rites of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92 on Thursday, will be conducted today at 11:45 am at Nigambodh Ghat, Delhi, with full military honours. The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed a state funeral for the veteran leader, who served as India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014. Known for his pivotal role in India's economic liberalization and landmark policies like NREGA, Dr. Singh was also a celebrated economist. Tributes have poured in from leaders worldwide, including the US, Canada, and Russia, acknowledging his immense contributions to global diplomacy and economic reform.