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New Delhi: The family of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hosted a ‘Bhog’ ceremony following the ‘Akhand Path’ held in his memory at their residence on Friday. Notable attendees included Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi, chairperson of the party’s parliamentary group.
Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26 at 92 years old in AIIMS Delhi, was cremated on December 28 with full state honors at Nigambodh Ghat. His ashes were immersed a day later at Yamuna Ghat near the Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tila Sahib in Delhi. The family conducted various rituals at the Gurdwara, such as Shabad Kirtan (musical recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib), Paath (Gurbani recitation), and Ardas.
Among those who paid their respects during the cremation were President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who placed wreaths near Singh’s remains. Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi also attended the ceremony after honoring Singh’s memory.
Manmohan Singh’s political career spanned several decades, holding significant roles such as Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996, when he led economic reforms that changed India’s economy. He served as India’s 13th Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, succeeding Atal Bihari Vajpayee. His leadership during economic crises and his efforts to modernize the economy are particularly remembered. After his second term, he withdrew from public life following the Congress-led UPA’s loss in the 2014 general elections to Narendra Modi.
