NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who passed away at 92.
In a post on X, the RSS highlighted that Dr Singh, “coming from a humble background, adorned the highest post in the country”.
“The entire nation is extremely saddened by the demise of former Prime Minister of Bharat and senior leader of the country Dr. Sardar Manmohan Singh. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh expresses its deepest condolences to his family and countless loved ones and admirers. Dr Manmohan Singh, despite coming from a humble background, adorned the highest post in the country. Renowned economist Dr Singh’s contribution to Bharat will always be remembered and cherished,” the RSS said.
“We pray the almighty to grant ‘sadgati’ to the departed soul,” it added.
Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on Thursday evening at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions. He had a sudden loss of consciousness at home after which he was rushed to the AIIMS Delhi.
The daughter of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will arrive in India post-midnight, Congress sources said on Friday, adding that the mortal remains of the former PM will be kept at All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi for public viewing.
The party sources informed that the ‘last darshan’ will be scheduled for Saturday between 8:00 to 10:00 in the morning. All leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi will pay tribute to the former PM at the AICC office after which the last rites will be carried out.
Singh, renowned for introducing the 1991 economic liberalisation reforms as the Finance Minister of India, will be cremated near Rajghat, at the location where the last rites of Prime Ministers are performed.
Several politicians and personalities from all walks of life have been expressing their sorrow over the demise of former PM Manmohan Singh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying that India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders. (ANI)