Sat Dec 28 08:39:16 UTC 2024: ## Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Laid to Rest Amidst Memorial Row

**New Delhi, [Date]** – Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was cremated today at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi, concluding a life dedicated to public service and marked by significant economic reforms. His final journey began at 9:30 am from the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters, where party leaders and workers paid their respects. Dr. Singh, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92 at AIIMS Delhi due to age-related illness, served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and previously as Finance Minister under P.V. Narasimha Rao.

However, the somber occasion has been overshadowed by a political spat over the creation of a memorial for the late leader. The Congress party is demanding a memorial at the cremation site, a tradition observed for previous Prime Ministers. This request has been met with criticism from the central government, which accused the Congress of engaging in “dirty politics.” The dispute over the memorial is expected to further escalate political tensions in the coming days.

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