मनमोहन सिंह के अंतिम संस्कार की व्यवस्थाओं से कांग्रेस नाराज: कहा- परिवार के लिए सिर्फ 3 कुर्सियां रखी गईं, गन सैल्यूट के दौरान PM बैठे रहे

Manmohan Singh was cremated with state honors at Nigambodh Ghat.

Amid the controversy over the memorial of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress has targeted the government over the arrangements for his funeral.

Congress leader Pawan Kheda said in an X post that he was surprised to see the chaos and disrespect from the government in the state funeral of Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Kheda lodged objections related to the last rites in 9 points. He said that only 3 chairs were kept for Dr. Singh’s family. Had to ask for chairs for the rest of the family.

Apart from this, he also accused PM Modi that when Dr. Singh’s wife was handed over the national flag and given a gun salute, PM Modi and the ministers did not stand up.

Kheda said that this chaos and disrespect makes it clear how much the government’s priorities and democratic values ​​are lacking towards a great leader. Dr. Singh deserved respect and dignity.

Earlier on Saturday, Rahul Gandhi said that the Central Government has completely insulted Dr. Manmohan Singh, the first Prime Minister of the Sikh community, by performing his last rites at Nigambodh Ghat.

Even during his last journey, Dr. Manmohan Singh was made to wear his favorite blue turban. To remember Cambridge University, he made one of its colors the signature color of his turban.

9 objections lodged by Pawan Kheda…

1. Except DD, no news agency was allowed to cover the funeral programme. DD’s focus was only on Modi and Shah. Dr. Manmohan Singh’s family was barely shown.

2. Only 3 chairs were kept for Manmohan Singh’s family. Congress leaders had to ask for seats for daughters and other members of their families.

3. The PM and the ministers did not stand up when the national flag was handed over to his widow and when the gun salute was given to Manmohan Singh.

4. Adequate space was not given to the family near Manmohan Singh’s funeral pyre. The soldiers had taken up space on one side.

5. The public was kept out. People kept watching the program only from outside.

6. Amit Shah’s convoy disrupted the last journey. The family vehicles were left outside, the gate was closed. The family members had to be found and brought inside.

7. Dr Singh’s grandchildren had to face hurdles in reaching the pyre to perform the last rites.

8. Foreign diplomats were seated at a separate place and were not visible. The King of Bhutan stood up, but the PM did not bother to stand up.

9. The funeral venue was very cramped and disorganized. There was no room for many people in the procession.

Manmohan Singh’s last journey in pictures

Manmohan Singh’s mortal remains were brought to Nigambodh Ghat on an army cannon vehicle.

Rahul Gandhi came to Nigambodh Ghat along with the dead body.

Rahul Gandhi with Manmohan Singh’s family.

Rahul Gandhi paying tribute to Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat.

President Murmu, PM Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath and Home Minister Shah (right to left) during the funeral of Manmohan Singh.

Before the cremation, Manmohan’s mortal remains were given a 21 gun salute.

Rahul shouldered the mortal remains of the former PM.

Picture of Manmohan Singh’s funeral after the last Ardaas.

Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh merged into Panchatattva.

Manmohan’s daughter Daman Singh meeting Prime Minister Modi after the last rites.

Controversy increases regarding Dr. Singh’s memorial

On Congress’s allegation of not giving land for Manmohan Singh’s memorial, BJP President JP Nadda said on Saturday – Space has been allotted for Dr. Singh’s memorial. His family has also been informed about this. However, Nadda did not tell where the land was given.

Nadda said- Leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are doing politics even on the death of Manmohan Singh. Congress never respected Manmohan Singh while he was alive, and is now doing politics in the name of his honour.

On December 27, Kharge had asked for land for the memorial. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote a letter to PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday evening. It was said that a memorial should be built wherever Dr. Singh’s last rites take place. According to Congress sources, Dr. Singh’s wife Gursharan Kaur also wanted the same.

On this, the Home Ministry had said, ‘Nigambodh Ghat has been chosen for the last rites. The memorial will be built in Delhi. A suitable place will be found for this and a trust will be formed. The process will take time.

Congress shared Kharge’s letter on X…

Kharge wrote a letter to PM Modi. Congress shared this on its X handle.

Congress said- this is an insult to the first Sikh PM

• After the Home Ministry’s reply, Congress leader KC Venugopal said – the government could not even find land to build the memorial. This is an insult to the country’s first Sikh PM.
• Priyanka Gandhi suggested to build Dr. Singh’s memorial near Shakti Sthal (Indira Gandhi’s memorial) or Veerbhoomi (Rajiv Gandhi’s memorial).
• Arvind Kejriwal said, I am shocked to hear this news. The BJP government could not even give 1000 yards of land for Manmohan’s funeral and memorial. The last rites of all the Prime Ministers till now were performed at Rajghat.
• BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said, ‘Congress never gave respect to Dr. Singh. Today, she is still doing politics even after his death.
• BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan said, ‘The UPA government never built any memorial for Narasimha Rao ji in Delhi. The mortal remains were not even kept in the Congress headquarters. PM Modi honored him with Bharat Ratna.

BJP said – the process of building a memorial takes time Sudhanshu Trivedi said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has told Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge that whatever time it takes after the completion of the processes like land acquisition, formation of trust, that work will be done in a proper manner and as soon as possible.

Sudhanshu Trivedi said that Congress never gave respect to Dr. Singh. Today she is still doing politics even after his death. Dr. Singh was the first Prime Minister outside the Nehru-Gandhi family to hold the post of PM for 10 years. Today, in this hour of sorrow, politics should be avoided. PM Modi’s government has risen above party sentiments and given respect to all the leaders.

Question from center to 4 leaders on monument dispute

• Akhilesh Yadav: The tradition of respect should be followed in the context of the former Prime Minister. BJP should not set inappropriate example.
• Sanjay Singh: Not giving a place near Rajghat for the last rites of the only Prime Minister coming from the Sikh community shows the small thinking of the government.
• Sukhbir Singh Badal: The place for Dr. Singh’s memorial should be Rajghat. The established practice and tradition followed in the past should be kept in mind.

Vajpayee’s funeral took place at Rajghat, a memorial was also built there. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee died on 16 August 2018. His last rites took place at the national memorial site Rajghat on 18 August 2018. On 25 December 2018, a memorial of Atal Bihari Vajpayee was built on 1.5 acres of land at Rajghat.

Manmohan is the first Sikh PM of the country, the fourth leader to hold this post for the longest period. Dr. Manmohan Singh died on Thursday night. He was 92 years old. He was ill since a long time. After fainting at home, he was brought to Delhi AIIMS at 8:06 pm. According to the hospital bulletin, he breathed his last at 9:51 pm.

Manmohan Singh became the 14th Prime Minister of the country in 2004. He had completed two terms on this post till May 2014. He was the country’s first Sikh and fourth longest serving Prime Minister.

The Center has declared 7 days of national mourning on his death. Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Kharge went straight to Manmohan Singh’s residence after reaching Delhi late on Thursday night from Belagavi.

Rahul wrote on X- I have lost my guide and guru. Congress has canceled all its programs till January 3.

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