Rahul Gandhi Attends Dr. Singh's Funeral Service

New Delhi, Dec 28 (NationPress) The final farewell of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh culminated at Delhi's Nigam Bodh Ghat, where his last rites were conducted with full state honours.

Amid heartfelt slogans of 'Jab Tak Suraj Chand Rahega, Manmohan Singh Ka Naam Rahega', Dr. Singh's mortal remains were transported in an Army vehicle embellished with flowers from the Congress headquarters to the cremation site.

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, was present in the vehicle alongside Dr. Singh's family, underscoring his respect and admiration for the esteemed leader.

Earlier, Rahul Gandhi posted on X, '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.'

He further expressed, 'I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride.'

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several senior leaders and dignitaries, also attended the funeral.

The Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and the heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force were present to pay their tributes.

Earlier in the day, officers of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force transported Dr. Singh's mortal remains to the Congress headquarters, where family members and senior Congress leaders convened to pay their respects.

Congress Parliamentary Party President Sonia Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge honored the late leader by draping his body with the Indian National Congress flag.

Dr. Singh's wife, Gursharan Kaur, led the tributes at the Congress headquarters. Other notable Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, D.K. Shivakumar, Ashok Gehlot, K.C. Venugopal, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, and Telangana Congress Chief Revanth Reddy, were also present to honor the former Prime Minister.

A large gathering of Congress leaders, workers, and supporters assembled outside the headquarters as the armed forces ceremonially placed the late leader's mortal remains onto a vehicle for the funeral procession.

The atmosphere was filled with chants of 'Manmohan Singh Amar Rahe (long live Manmohan Singh)' as Congress workers followed the procession, showcasing their esteem for Dr. Singh.

Dr. Singh, who served as India's 14th Prime Minister and was a globally esteemed economist, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.

Recognized as the 'Architect of India's economic reforms', he held the position of Prime Minister for two consecutive terms from 2004 to 2014, guiding the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA).