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New Delhi: The Central government has declared seven days of national mourning in honor of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday.
A notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs, sent to the chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories, stated that the mourning period will last until January 1, 2025, in remembrance of the late Prime Minister. His last rites will be carried out with full State honors, as stated in the announcement.
Timeline of Dr Manmohan Singh’s illustrious life
As a result of this mourning period, all government events scheduled for Friday have been canceled. The National Flag will be flown at half-mast across India on government buildings, and there will be no official entertainment during this period.
Earlier on Friday, Dr. Singh’s body was transported from AIIMS, New Delhi, to his home. He had been admitted to the hospital on Thursday evening after losing consciousness at home and could not be revived despite medical efforts, as confirmed by the hospital.
Dr. Singh, who served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, played a crucial role in India’s economic liberalization. He is survived by his wife, Gursharan Kaur, and their three daughters.
His passing signifies the end of a significant era in Indian politics, and his influence will be felt for generations to come. In April of this year, he retired from the Rajya Sabha, with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge commending his extensive parliamentary service. Manmohan Singh gained prominence as Finance Minister under P.V. Narasimha Rao’s government from 1991 to 1996, where he implemented major economic reforms.
