PM Modi said Manmohan Singh’s humility, sobriety, and intellect, defined his life as a distinguished parliamentarian

There were times when both leaders didn't seem to see eye-to-eye, mostly triggered by ideological and political differences.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the Centre must conduct the funeral of former prime minister Manmohan Singh at a place where his memorial can be constructed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects to the former prime minister on Friday (December 27) as the country began a seven-day period of mourning for its “reluctant king”, a title the soft-spoken Singh earned during his first stint as the country's leader.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his last respects to Minister Manmohan Singh at latter's residence in Delhi. Manmohan Singh served as the Prime Minister of India from 2024 to 2014. He died on Thursday night.