PM Modi, Union Cabinet pass condolence resolution on passing of former PM Manmohan Singh
The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi and Union Cabinet pay tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh, a loss mourned nationwide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Cabinet of ministers led the nation in tributes to be paid to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his demise late on Thursday (December 26, 2024) evening.
At a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Modi, the Cabinet observed a two-minute silence in honour of the departed soul and adopted a Condolence Resolution in the memory of Manmohan Singh.
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“Dr Manmohan Singh has left his imprint on our national life. In his passing away, the Nation has lost an eminent statesman, renowned economist and a distinguished leader,” the resolution read.
The government has announced a seven-day State mourning as a mark of respect to the former prime minister.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi, home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh were among several members of the government who visited the residence of the late former prime minister and paid homage and condoled with the family of Dr Singh.
In a video message, Prime Minister Modi described his predecessor’s death as a big loss to the nation, asserting that his commitment to the people and the country’s development would always be respected.
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