Manmohan Singh funeral LIVE updates: UN chief expresses condolences

Manmohan Singh funeral LIVE updates: Manmohan Singh was not a weak but strong and decisive leader: Patole

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Saturday said former prime minister Manmohan Singh was not a weak but a strong and decisive leader, recognised globally. Speaking at a function to pay tributes to Singh, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92, Patole said the homage pouring in from different countries shows the respect he had earned. The Congress leader said Singh had achieved glorious success on the basis of his knowledge: PTI

Manmohan Singh funeral LIVE updates: Palestine President writes to PM Modi, Congress President Kharge, offers condolences on Manmohan Singh`s demise

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has written letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to offer condolences on the passing away of former PM Manmohan Singh. In his letter to PM Modi, Abbas stated, "It is with deep sorrow that we have received the news of the passing of His Excellency Dr Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, a distinguished leader who dedicated years of service to his country and its people": ANI

Manmohan Singh funeral LIVE updates: "Everyone can see who is doing politics...": Congress leader slams BJP government over memorial place row

Former Jharkhand Congress chief Rajesh Thakur on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of not fulfilling over the party`s demand that cremation of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh should take place at a location where a memorial could be built to honour his legacy: ANI

Manmohan Singh funeral LIVE updates: Dr Manmohan Singh`s legacy continues to shape India: UK foreign secretary

Britain`s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs David Lammy has hailed the bold economic reforms of Dr Manmohan Singh as a legacy which continues to shape modern India. In a social media tribute to the former prime minister who was cremated in New Delhi on Saturday, Lammy also credited Singh for laying the foundations of the `thriving` bilateral partnership between India and the UK: PTI