Greater Noida (National Desk): The BJP on Sunday said that Congress was attempting to politicise the death of a former Prime Minister. BJP leader Samit Patra wrote on social media website X, “It is shameful how Congress is attempting to politicise the death of a former Prime Minister. The only takeaway here is that this party lacks the basic sensitivity to understand the emotions of those who admire and respect Dr. Manmohan Ji. In its hatred towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, Congress seems to have abandoned all sense of decency.”
It is shameful how Congress is attempting to politicise the death of a former Prime Minister. The only takeaway here is that this party lacks the basic sensitivity to understand the emotions of those who admire and respect Dr. Manmohan Ji. In its hatred towards PM Shri… https://t.co/Gldmovtet7
— Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) December 29, 2024
Sambit Patra’s reactions came after Congress leader Pawan Khera’s allegations of disrespect and mismanagement for former prime minister Manmohan Singh after his death.
Earlier he accused that when Dr. Manmohan Singh was among us, when he was the Prime Minister, if anyone has played with his respect… then it is the Congress Party.
जब डॉ मनमोहन सिंह जी हमारे बीच में थे, जब वो प्रधानमंत्री थे, तब उनकी इज्जत के साथ अगर किसी ने खिलवाड़ की है… तो वो कांग्रेस पार्टी है।
सुनिए, डॉ @sambitswaraj ने और क्या कहा…
पूरा वीडियो देखें: https://t.co/kyimIqvOmH pic.twitter.com/jqppxl69EV
— BJP (@BJP4India) December 28, 2024
Here are the points raised by Pawan Khera:
▪️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.
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.…
— Pawan Khera 🇮🇳 (@Pawankhera) December 28, 2024
