The government has agreed to allocate a memorial site dedicated to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The decision followed a formal request from Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge earlier today.
Home Minister Amit Shah promptly informed Kharge and Dr. Singh’s family about the government’s approval after a Cabinet meeting. He assured them that the necessary steps for space allocation would be taken soon.
However, Shah clarified that cremation and other formalities could proceed without delay. He explained that a trust must first be established before the memorial space can be officially allocated.
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This announcement comes as the nation mourns the loss of the former Prime Minister, honouring his contributions to India’s progress.
Notably, Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92. He had been admitted to AIIMS hospital in Delhi earlier that evening in an unconscious state and was declared dead at 9:51 PM.
Dr. Singh had been struggling with health issues for some time and had been hospitalized several times in the past.
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