After the demise of former Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh, a controversy has arisen regarding the site of his funeral. Congress has raised objection against the plan of cremation at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi. The party believes that such a big leader of the country should get more respect than this.
Congress President Kharge wrote a letter to PM Modi
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealing to build a memorial for Dr. Manmohan Singh in Delhi and perform his last rites at the same site.
Kharge said in the letter:
“Manmohan Singh should be cremated only where his memorial can be built, so that his memory can be cherished with respect.”
Congress shared this letter on social media and wrote:
“The Congress President has urged the Prime Minister and the Home Minister that the true tribute to India’s son Sardar Manmohan Singh would be to cremate him and establish a memorial.”
Congress Working Committee expressed deep condolences
The Congress Working Committee expressed deep condolences on the demise of the former Prime Minister.
Top leaders of the party attended the meeting chaired by Mallikarjun Kharge, prominent among whom were Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Jairam Ramesh.
The proposal stated:
“Dr. Singh’s life and works shaped the future of India. He occupied an important position in Indian politics and economy.,
Manmohan Singh: Architect of economic reforms
The Congress Working Committee praised Dr. Singh’s tenure as Finance Minister and Prime Minister.
- In the 1990s, as Finance Minister, he laid the foundation for India’s economic liberalisation.
- His reforms encouraged privatization, deregulation, and foreign investment.
- His policies brought India out of the balance of payments crisis and opened doors to global markets.
The Working Committee stated that as the Prime Minister:
- Dr. Singh expertly handled India during the global financial crisis of 2008.
- Under his leadership India achieved the highest GDP growth rate.
- His policies made India one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Demand for a memorial: a question of proper respect
The Congress Party says that a great leader like Dr. Manmohan Singh, who made revolutionary contributions to India’s economic and social development, deserves a special memorial.
Kharge wrote in the letter:
“Dr. “Singh’s memorial will be a lasting memory of his contribution and a true tribute to him.”
Dr. Singh’s contribution: A vision that will shape India’s future
- Under his leadership, India made significant progress in international diplomacy and economic modernization.
- His policies of inclusive development focused on the well-being of the common citizens.
- Dr. Singh’s tenure is considered a symbol of peace, stability, and reforms.
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