NEW DELHI:
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 admired by leaders and scholars all over the world, he was hailed as a statesman of immense wisdom and stature," Gandhi added.
The timing of Singh's death created a poignant contrast for the Congress party —the CWC had met just 24 hours earlier in Belagavi to mark the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's appointment as Congress president and to plan a major campaign against the BJP. The mood shifted dramatically as the committee reconvened to honour Singh's memory on Friday.
This story is from the December 28, 2024 edition of Hindustan Times Chandigarh.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 28, 2024 edition of Hindustan Times Chandigarh.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light Longlisted for Three BAFTA Awards
Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light has been longlisted for three prestigious BAFTA awards: Best Director, Original Screenplay and Best Film Not in the English Language.
Abhi-Ash vacation together, put divorce rumours to rest
The better part of 2024 had fans speculating over the divorce of actors Abhishek Bachchan (48) and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (51).
CHB Cancels Allotment of 29 More Small Flats
The Allottees Had Failed to Deposit Monthly Fixed Licence Fees Despite Being Served Notices by the Board Multiple Times
Book on Landmark Judgments on Women in Armed Forces Released
HC had stayed razing of Janta Colony and Sanjay Colony after a plea by dwellers
2 Engineering Students Held With .315 Bore Gun
Mohali CIA nabbed two engineering students of a college located on Kharar-Banur highway with a .315 bore pistol besides a live cartridge and a bike.
P'KULA Woman's Gold Earring Stolen During Nagar Kirtan
A 62-year-old woman lost a gold earring, weighing approximately 4 gm during the nagar kirtan procession held at Gurudwara Nada Sahib on Saturday.
Worries of a nervous medical practitioner
The dilemma for doctors would be to resuscitate or not to resuscitate a patient who has gone into a cardiac arrest
From Math Guru to Rickshaw Rockstar
Twenty-seven years ago, when my parents received a marriage proposal for me, they, like any concerned parents, decided to learn more about the boy's family.
Sectors 76-80: GMADA Writes to Govt for Reduction of Enhancement Charges
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has sent a proposal to the state government to reduce the enhancement charges on residential plots in Sectors 76 to 80 by around ₹800 per square metre following objections raised by around 30,000 residents living in these five sectors.
Dense fog hits flight ops for 2nd straight day, 3 cancelled, 37 delayed
Flight operations were severely impacted for the second consecutive day, with three flights cancelled and 37 delayed, at Chandigarh international airport due to dense fog on Saturday.
