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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced on Friday that the government would allocate space for a memorial to honour Dr Manmohan Singh, India’s 13th Prime Minister. Home Minister Amit Shah conveyed the decision to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge shortly after a Cabinet meeting. ET Year-end Special Reads Take That: The gamechanger weapon's India acquired in 2024 10 big-bang policy moves Modi government made in 2024 How governments tried to rein in the social media beast The MHA stated: "Today morning, Government received a request to allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh, from the Congress Party President.
Immediately after the Cabinet meeting, Home Minister Amit Shah communicated to Congress President Kharge and the family of Late Dr Manmohan Singh that the Government will allocate space for the memorial. In the meanwhile, cremation and other formalities can happen because a trust has to be formed, and space has to be allocated to it." Congress Pushes for a Memorial at the Cremation Site Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting that Dr Singh’s funeral be conducted at a location that could also serve as the site for his memorial.
"This is in keeping with the tradition of having memorials of statesmen and former Prime Ministers at the very place of their funerals," Kharge wrote. He emphasised the significance of Dr Singh’s legacy, noting that he was "a great son of India" whose contributions had "a highly revered place in the psyche of the country and the people of this nation." In his letter, Kharge highlighted Dr Singh’s pivotal role in India’s economic transformation, saying: "It was Manmohan Singh as Finance Minister, who took India out of the crisis and also led the country towards economic prosperity and stability.
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He was known for his leadership during economic crises and his contributions to modernising India’s economy. Before becoming Prime Minister, Dr Singh held various critical roles, including Finance Minister (1991–1996), where he introduced landmark reforms that liberalised the Indian economy, and Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. His tenure as Prime Minister is remembered for economic growth, global engagement, and navigating challenges like the global financial crisis.
Final Journey and State Funeral Arrangements Dr Singh’s last rites will take place on December 28 at 11:45 am at Nigambodh Ghat , New Delhi. The MHA stated, "Dr Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister, passed away at 9:51 PM on December 26, 2024, at AIIMS Hospital, New Delhi. It has been decided by the Government that a State funeral will be accorded to Dr Manmohan Singh.
The funeral will take place at 11:45 AM on December 28, 2024, at Nigambodh Ghat, New Delhi." Before the funeral, Dr Singh’s mortal remains will be kept at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters from 8:30 am for public homage. The procession to the cremation ground will commence at 9:30 am.
The Congress criticised the Centre for the delay in confirming the memorial site, with senior leader Jairam Ramesh remarking that "people are unable to understand why the Centre could not find a location for the memorial." He described this as an insult to Dr Singh, India's first Sikh Prime Minister. In response, the BJP accused the Congress of politicising the matter.
"Congress should recall how they treated former PM Narasimha Rao Ji after his death. The daughter of Shri Pranab Mukherjee also has tweeted how shabbily her father, a former President, was treated by the Congress," read a BJP statement. Dr Singh’s passing marks the end of a remarkable career in public service.
His achievements, including his steady leadership during global financial instability and his efforts to modernise India’s economy, leave an enduring legacy. The proposed memorial seeks to honour his contributions and ensure his memory inspires future generations. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ).
