December 27th 2024.
In recent news, the Union government has announced plans to construct a memorial in honor of former prime minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi. According to official sources, this decision was made on Friday amidst accusations from the Congress party of using the issue for political gain.
Although the decision has been communicated to the Congress, it may take some time to finalize a suitable location for the memorial. "We have informed the Congress about our intention to build a memorial for Manmohan Singh, but unfortunately, they have chosen to politicize the matter," stated a government source.
Singh, who is recognized for his role in implementing economic reforms during his tenure as India's prime minister from 2004 to 2014, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. The Congress party has expressed disappointment with the government for not yet locating a site for the memorial and cremation of Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister.
This issue arose after the Union home ministry released a statement stating that Singh's last rites would take place at New Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday at 11:45 am with full state honors. The Congress party saw this as a deliberate insult to Singh's legacy and demanded that the government find a more appropriate location for the memorial and cremation.
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