India report: Indian government declares seven-day mourning for Dr Manmohan Singh

India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh dies aged 92

(File photo) Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died aged 92 on 26 December 2024 at a hospital in Delhi where he was being treated for age-related medical conditions. He served as India's 13th prime minister from 2004 until 2014. Source: EPA / RAJAT GUPTA/EPA

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 27/12/2024


  • Dr. Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s economic reforms, has passed away.
  • The Indian government has announced a 7-day national mourning period for Dr. Singh.
  • The rift between AAP and Congress threatens the stability of the India bloc.
  • Congress has launched the "Samvidhan Bachao Rashtriya Padayatra," a year-long nationwide campaign.
  • The BJP has criticized Congress for displaying a distorted map of India at the CWC meeting.

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