The last rites of India’s former Prime Minister and Congress leader Dr. Manmohan Singh will take place today, December 28. Dr. Singh’s mortal remains will be cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat. In preparation for the event, a special traffic advisory has been put in place for Saturday ahead of the funeral, outlining restrictions and diversions on major routes across the city. The Delhi Traffic Police has urged the public to avoid certain roads and opt for public transport to ease congestion during the proceedings.
“The dignitaries of many of foreign country and other VIPs/VVIPS and the general public will visit Nigham Bodh Ghat on the occasion of state funeral of late Dr. Sh. Man Mohan Singh, Former PM of India on 28.12.2024," Delhi Traffic Police said in its advisory.
Before the funeral, Dr. Singh’s body will lie in state at the Congress headquarters from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, allowing the public to pay their respects. Following this, a funeral procession will begin at 9:30 AM, leading to his cremation at Nigambodh Ghat.