Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday, was cremated on Sunday at the Nigambodh Ghat along the Yamuna River in New Delhi. The ceremony, conducted with full state honours, was steeped in Sikh traditions as priests chanted hymns.

Singh's body, draped in the Indian tricolour, was carried in a flower-decked carriage pulled by a ceremonial army truck through the streets of the capital. At the cremation site, the flag was replaced with a saffron cloth before his body was placed on the funeral pyre.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and representatives from various countries were present at the funeral to pay their respects. Modi, who described Singh as one of India's "most distinguished leaders," announced that his government would allocate land for a memorial in Singh’s honour.

Manmohan Singh, remembered as the architect of India’s economic liberalisation, served as the Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014. Despite facing criticism during his tenure, Singh had remarked near the end of his term that "history will be kinder to me than the contemporary media." His leadership saw India transition into a global economic powerhouse, although it was also marred by allegations of corruption within his coalition government, which was defeated in the 2014 elections.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accompanied Singh's family during the funeral procession, which started from the Congress headquarters. Thousands of mourners, including party members and supporters, gathered to pay their last respects to the late leader.

World leaders, including those from the United States, Canada, France, Sri Lanka, China, and Pakistan, expressed their condolences and highlighted Singh's significant contributions to international diplomacy and economic reforms.

Manmohan Singh is survived by his wife and three daughters. His passing marks the end of an era in Indian politics, leaving behind a legacy of economic transformation and a deep commitment to public service.