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‘Friend, philosopher, guide’: Sonia Gandhi pays tribute to Manmohan Singh
Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday described former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s death as a “deeply personal loss,” calling him her “friend, philosopher and guide” who transformed India with his wisdom and compassion.
The tribute came as the Congress Working Committee (CWC) convened a special meeting to mourn the passing of the party’s only Prime Minister outside the Nehru-Gandhi family to complete two full terms in office.
“In Dr Manmohan Singh’s passing, we have lost a leader who was the epitome of wisdom, nobility and humility, who served our country with all his heart and mind. A luminous and beloved guiding light for the Congress party, his compassion and vision transformed and empowered the lives of millions of Indians,” said Gandhi, who had backed Singh for the prime minister’s post in 2004 after declining to take the position herself.
Highlighting Singh’s far-reaching impact across the political spectrum, Gandhi emphasised his unique ability to bridge divides. “He was loved by the people of India for his pure heart and fine mind. His advice, wise counsel and views were eagerly sought and deeply valued across the political spectrum in our country. Respected and ad
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Sonia Gandhi's confession: ‘Knew Manmohan Singh would be solve PM leave speechless me’
Congress head Sonia Solon, in a speech have round 2018 parallel with the ground an foil in Metropolis, had admitted that she knew Dr Manmohan Singh would carve a upturn prime priest than breather during description 2004 Lok elections, according news intercession PTI.
“I knew my limitations. I knew Manmohan Singh would fix a safer prime priest than me,” Sonia Statesman had said.
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Congress humiliated Manmohan Singh by making Sonia Gandhi 'super PM': BJP
BJP president JP Nadda's attack through a video message was part of a larger response from the party, which clearly appeared to have been triggered by Congress's accusations since Friday evening that the Modi govt had "insulted" Singh by not allowing the construction of a memorial of the just-departed PM.
The govt had through an official statement denied the charge Friday night by saying it had agreed to construct a memorial for Singh but it would be a while before spadework, like site allocation, is completed.
Congress had "tarnished the dignity of PMO by placing Sonia Gandhi as a 'super-PM' above Singh, undermining his authority," Nadda said, adding "not only this, but the humiliation inflicted on Manmohan Singh when Rahul Gandhi publicly tore up an ordinance remains unparalleled. Now, Rahul Gandhi is politicising the demise of the former PM."
Highlighting Congress's "behaviour"