The state funeral of Dr. Manmohan Singh was a shocking display of disrespect and mismanagement -
▪️No news agencies except DD were allowed; DD focused on Modi & Shah, barely covering Dr. Manmohan Singh’s family.
▪️Only 3 chairs were kept in the front row for Dr. Singh's family. Congress leaders had to insist on seats for his daughters and other family members.
▪️PM & ministers did not stand up when the National Flag was handed to the widow of the late Prime Minister, or during the gun salute.
▪️The family was given inadequate space around the pyre due to soldiers occupying one side.
▪️Public was kept out, left watching from outside the venue.
▪️Amit Shah’s motorcade disrupted the funeral procession, leaving family cars outside. The gate was closed, and family members had to be located and brought back in.
▪️Dr Singh’s grandchildren performing last rites had to jostle for space to reach the pyre.
▪️Diplomats were seated elsewhere and were not visible. Shockingly, the PM did not stand when the King of Bhutan stood.
▪️The entire funeral area was cramped and poorly organized, leaving no space for many participants in the procession.
This disgraceful treatment of a towering statesman exposes the government’s priorities and lack of respect for democratic values. Dr. Singh deserved dignity, not this shameful spectacle.
▪️No news agencies except DD were allowed; DD focused on Modi & Shah, barely covering Dr. Manmohan Singh’s family.
▪️Only 3 chairs were kept in the front row for Dr. Singh's family. Congress leaders had to insist on seats for his daughters and other family members.
▪️PM & ministers did not stand up when the National Flag was handed to the widow of the late Prime Minister, or during the gun salute.
▪️The family was given inadequate space around the pyre due to soldiers occupying one side.
▪️Public was kept out, left watching from outside the venue.
▪️Amit Shah’s motorcade disrupted the funeral procession, leaving family cars outside. The gate was closed, and family members had to be located and brought back in.
▪️Dr Singh’s grandchildren performing last rites had to jostle for space to reach the pyre.
▪️Diplomats were seated elsewhere and were not visible. Shockingly, the PM did not stand when the King of Bhutan stood.
▪️The entire funeral area was cramped and poorly organized, leaving no space for many participants in the procession.
This disgraceful treatment of a towering statesman exposes the government’s priorities and lack of respect for democratic values. Dr. Singh deserved dignity, not this shameful spectacle.
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