‘Hope Congress Stops Exploiting…’: BJP’s Rebuttal On Row Over Manmohan Singh Funeral – News18
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The BJP additionally slammed the Congress and the Gandhis for being absent when former PM Manmohan Singh’s household got here to gather his stays
Former PM Manmohan Singh died on December 26. (Picture: News18)
Politics is peaking over the preparations made on the funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, with the BJP placing out a point-by-point rebuttal of the accusations made by the Congress.
The BJP additionally slammed the Congress and the Gandhis for being absent when Dr Manmohan Singh’s household got here to gather his stays on Sunday. The Grand Previous Get together has alleged mismanagement at Nigambodh Ghat through the funeral.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera mentioned information companies, besides Doordarshan, weren’t allowed; and that the Doordarshan targeted on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union House Minister Amit Shah, barely overlaying Singh’s household.
BJP’s spokesperson Amit Malviya has now countered saying the Ministry of Defence has no function in protection of features. “In previous as properly, solely DD has finished the protection. Restriction of entry is by Safety companies. Nationwide features are additionally coated by DD solely,” Malviya mentioned.
Khera had claimed that solely 3 chairs have been saved within the entrance row for Dr. Singh’s household. “Congress leaders needed to insist on seats for his daughters and different members of the family,” he had mentioned.
Malviya has now countered saying seating at Funeral web site is organized by CPWD in session with Delhi Police. “Variety of seats in entrance row was saved at a most, as per the out there house. 5 (5) seats have been earmarked for members of the family in first row. These have been occupied by Mrs. Manmohan Singh and her three daughters. The Stability 20 seats have been for constitutional authorities who have been to put a wreath just like the President, King of Bhutan, PM, Vice-President, the Prime Minister, Cupboard Ministers, Leaders of the Opposition and Service Chiefs amongst others) ,” Malviya mentioned.
The BJP spokesperson mentioned no different individual was allotted entrance row seat. “In second row, eight seats have been earmarked for members of the family. Within the subsequent two rows, (rows 3 and 4) the enclosure was earmarked for members of the family,” Malviya mentioned.
Khera had additionally mentioned that PM & ministers didn’t get up when the Nationwide Flag was handed to the widow of the late Prime Minister, or through the gun salute. Malviya says the state funeral was finished with full army honours and there was no deviation in course of.
Khera had additionally claimed that the household of Dr Singh was given insufficient house across the pyre on account of troopers occupying one facet. “Web site for funeral was communicated by MHA. Solely ceremonial personnel have been there round pyre. The entire house was out there for household and clergymen. No different official occupied that space,” Malviya has countered.
Khera had mentioned that the general public was saved out, left watching from exterior the venue, and alleged that Amit Shah’s motorcade disrupted the funeral procession, leaving household automobiles exterior. “The gate was closed, and members of the family needed to be positioned and introduced again in,” Khera mentioned.
Malviya mentioned the general public restriction is imposed by Safety companies for general safety and the entire venue was full. “The funeral procession was managed by Site visitors Police. Particulars of household automobiles have been sought upfront and passes have been issued to them by Safety unit for parking. There was no disruption in funeral procession,” Malviya mentioned.
The Congress had additionally mentioned that Dr Singh’s grandchildren performing final rites needed to jostle for house to succeed in the pyre. Malviya has countered saying solely members of the family, clergymen and ceremonials guards have been current close to the pyre.
The Congress additionally mentioned that the diplomats have been seated elsewhere and weren’t seen. “Diplomats have been additionally seated in designated place. King of Bhutan and International minister of Mauritius have been seated in entrance row as per protocol,” Malviya has mentioned.
Lastly, the Congress mentioned the complete funeral space was cramped and poorly organized, leaving no house for a lot of members within the procession.
Malviya says no restriction was imposed on properly wishers, supporters and guests to come back in and pay respect. “Alternatives included the residence, the occasion workplace, the funeral procession and the Venue of the funeral. The MoD is tasked with conduct of the Funeral with full army honours. The identical was carried out,” Malviya mentioned.
The BJP mentioned Congress ought to cease exploiting Dr Manmohan Singh in loss of life and accord him the dignity he deserves. “For media consideration and to politicize, Congress was current, however when it got here to honoring him with dignity, they have been absent. Actually shameful,” Malviya mentioned.
