Supreme Court Judge Justice Surya Kant honored former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died at 92, on behalf of the Supreme Court. The Union Home Ministry announced seven days of state mourning from December 26, 2024. The national flag will fly at half-mast, and Singh will receive a state funeral, reflecting national gratitude for his contributions.
New Delhi: Supreme Court Judge Justice Surya Kant paid heartfelt tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. The tribute was offered on behalf of the Supreme Court and its judges.
According to an official statement from the Supreme Court, “Justice Kant paid homage to the former prime minister.”
As a mark of respect for the late leader, the Union Home Ministry announced a seven-day state mourning to be observed across the country from December 26, 2024, to January 1, 2025. During this period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast across India.
The Home Ministry, in its communication to all state and union territory chief secretaries, stated that
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“a state funeral will be accorded to Singh and there will be no official entertainment during the period of state mourning.”
The national flag will also be flown at half-mast at all Indian missions and high commissions around the world on the day of the funeral.
The nation mourns the loss of Manmohan Singh, who served as a respected leader and played a pivotal role in shaping modern India. This period of mourning reflects the country’s gratitude and admiration for his contributions to the nation.
Justice Surya Kant’s homage on behalf of the Supreme Court underlines the significant impact Singh had on India’s political and economic landscape.
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