Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will be cremated tomorrow, Saturday, near Rajghat with full state honors. His daughter, who resides in the United States, is expected to arrive in Delhi late tonight. The cremation will take place after her arrival. Dr. Singh’s mortal remains will be kept at the Congress headquarters from 8 AM to 10 AM tomorrow for public homage.
The central government has declared a seven-day national mourning in honor of the former Prime Minister. The Congress party has also canceled all its scheduled events for today. Dr. Singh’s body was brought from AIIMS to his Delhi residence late last night.
Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away late Thursday night at the age of 92. He breathed his last at AIIMS Delhi after battling prolonged health issues. On Thursday evening, he was admitted to the hospital following complaints of breathing difficulties.