Rahul Gandhi accuses govt of insulting Manmohan Singh by holding his funeral at Nigambodh Ghat.

The recent funeral of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has sparked controversy and debate as the Congress party accused the central government of disrespecting the late leader. Instead of being laid to rest at a designated memorial site for national leaders, Dr. Singh's last rites were performed at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi.

In a social media post, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his disappointment, stating that the government had insulted the first Sikh Prime Minister and a great son of Mother India. He acknowledged Dr. Singh's decade-long tenure as a time of economic growth and praised his policies for supporting the poor and marginalized sections of society.

Gandhi also pointed out that it is a tradition for former Prime Ministers to have their last rites performed at designated memorial sites, which not only honor their contributions but also allow citizens to pay their respects with ease. As a visionary leader and an icon of his community, Dr. Singh deserved the highest respect and a memorial. The government's decision to not uphold this tradition and pay homage to the late leader has caused disappointment and criticism.

The Congress party's remarks have ignited a political debate, with both supporters and critics weighing in on the appropriateness of the chosen venue for Dr. Singh's last rites. The ruling party, BJP, has slammed the Congress for playing "dirty politics" and using the occasion for their own gain. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi reaffirmed the government's commitment to allocate space for a memorial in honor of Dr. Singh.

Trivedi also accused the Congress of not giving Dr. Singh proper respect while he was alive and now engaging in condemnable politics after his demise. He pointed out that this was not the first time the party had used a solemn occasion for political mileage, citing the case of late President Pranab Mukherjee, whose daughter had criticized the Congress for not organizing a condolence meeting.

Dr. Manmohan Singh was laid to rest with full state honors at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday, as the nation bid an emotional farewell to the architect of India's economic reforms. The funeral was attended by President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other dignitaries from both ruling and opposition parties. Foreign dignitaries, including the Prime Minister of Bhutan and the Foreign Minister of Mauritius, also paid their respects at the solemn ceremony.

The Congress party's accusation of the government's disrespect towards Dr. Singh has sparked a larger conversation about the treatment of national leaders and their legacies. The nation mourns the loss of a great leader and hopes that in the future, all leaders will be given the respect and honor they deserve.

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