Viral Posts Falsely Claim Rahul Gandhi Did Not Attend Manmohan Singh's Funeral
CLAIM: Members from Congress party or the Gandhi family did not attend Manmohan Sing's funeral
FACT CHECK: This is false. Live footage shows Rahul Gandhi and other senior Congress leaders paying their final respects to the former prime minister in New Delhi.
Viral posts falsely claim that senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra did not attend former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s funeral.
BOOM found several visuals from live footage of Singh's funeral, where many senior Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi can be seen paying their final respects to the former prime minister in New Delhi.
“Forget Sonia —even Rahul & Priyanka weren’t present at the last rites of Manmohan Singh. This is how they treat Congress members who don’t belong to the family. Be it Sikh Manmohan Singh, Bengali Brahmin Pranab Da, OBC Sitaram Kesri or Telugu PVNR, they see them as servants,” a claim on X read.
Final journey of Manmohan Singh.
— Telangana Maata (@TelanganaMaata) December 28, 2024
Sources say, no member from congress party or Gandhi family attended the journey! pic.twitter.com/GZ6PNz1lIS
Final journey of Manmohan Singh.
— Telangana Maata (@TelanganaMaata) December 28, 2024
Sources say, no member from congress party or Gandhi family attended the journey! pic.twitter.com/GZ6PNz1lIS
Manmohan Singh, an economist and the 13th Prime Minister of India between 2004 and 2014, passed away on December 26 at the age of 92 due to age-related health issues. He had been receiving treatment at AIIMS in New Delhi. His cremation took place with full state honours on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi.
BOOM verified multiple pieces of evidence showing Gandhi and other senior Congress leaders paying their last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
NEWS9 Live streamed footage titled "Rahul Gandhi Pays Last Respects To Dr. Manmohan Singh At Nigam Bodh Ghat", showing him placing a wreath on Singh’s body.
Another video captured Mallikarjun Kharge paying tribute to Singh.
We also found footage from ANI News of Rahul, Priyanka, and Sonia Gandhi at the Congress headquarters in Delhi, where they paid their respects.
The Congress party shared photos on X showing Gandhi on the truck during the funeral procession.
डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह जी के पार्थिव शरीर को कांग्रेस मुख्यालय से निगम बोध घाट ले जाया गया।
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 28, 2024
उनके जाने से पूरा देश भावुक है, वे हमेशा हमारी यादों में रहेंगे।
नमन 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Jroll5XaDq
Additionally, Gandhi shared photos on X, showing him with Singh’s family at the funeral, with by a message in Hindi: “Last farewell given to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh ji at Congress Headquarters. Dr Singh's humility, guidance and contribution to the country will always live in the pages of history."
कांग्रेस मुख्यालय में पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री डॉ मनमोहन सिंह जी को अंतिम विदाई दी।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 28, 2024
डॉ सिंह की विनम्रता, मार्गदर्शन और देश के लिए योगदान इतिहास के पन्नों में सदा जीवित रहेंगे। pic.twitter.com/jfqT4PYUis
Additionally, Gandhi also posted a tribute to Singh on X saying, “Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family. I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride.”
Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 26, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family.
I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the… pic.twitter.com/bYT5o1ZN2R
(This story was originally published by BOOM, and republished by english.varthabharati.in as part of the Shakti Collective)
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
M.A. Maula elected as new President of Udupi District Muslim Okkuta
Udupi: Popular businessman Muhammad Maula has been elected as the new president of the Udupi District Muslim Okkuta for the next two years. The decision was made during the 2025-26 general meeting held at the UBMC hall in Udupi.
M.A. Maula, known for his various social, educational and community activities, has previously served as the general secretary of the Okkuta twice and as the vice-president once.
Additionally, Yaseen Malpe, Idris Hoode, Iqbal Katapady, Rafiq Gangolli and Maulana Zamir Ahmed Rashadi Kandlur were elected as district committee members at the central level.
Taufiq Abdullah Navunda, Dr. Abdul Azeez Manipal, Abdurrahman Kannangar and Khalid Manipura were appointed as representatives of various organizations.
Abdul Aziz Udyawara, Yaseen Bengre, Syed Farid, Iqbal Manna, Shabbir Malpe, Irshad Nejar, V.S. Umar and Adil Hoode were elected as district committee members from Udupi taluk.
From Kundapura, Riyaz Kodi, Dastagir Kandloor, Shaban Hanglur, Mushtaq Hennabailu, and Hanif Gulwadi were elected.
Shabhi Ahmed Qazi, Nasir Ahmed Sharfuddin, Anwar Ali, Muhammad Azam Sheikh, and Muhammad Iqbal from Kaup taluk; Muhammad Ghouse, Ashfaq Ahmed, Nasir Sheikh, Muhammad Sharif Banglegudde, and Muhammad Sharif Renjala from Karkala taluk; Tajuddin Ibrahim, Ibrahim Kota, Asif Baikady, Aslam Haikadi, and Haroon Rashid Sastana from Brahmavar; and Shams Tabrez, Sheikh Fayyaz Ali, Amin Golihole, and Aftab Kiri Manjeshwara from Byndoor taluk, along with Tufail Shahabuddin, were elected.
In the subsequent district committee meeting, Ismail Hussain Katapady, Mustafa Saadi Mulur, T. M. Zafrullah Hoode, Khatib Rashid Malpe, Buaji Muhsin Byndoor, Sheikh Abdullatif Madani, Raihan Trasi, Abu Muhammad Mujawar Kundapur, Peer Saheb Adi Udupi, and B. Muhyuddin Katapady were co-opted as members of the district committee.
Maulana Abdur Raqib Nadvi, the General Secretary of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem, Bhatkal, oversaw the election process.
The general assembly commenced with the recitation of the Quran by Maulana Zamir Ahmed Rashadi, the vice-president of Udupi district Muslim Okkuta. General Secretary Muhammad Idris Hoode delivered the introductory remarks, followed by Secretary Ismail Hussain, who presented the biennial report. Treasurer Syed Farid then presented the biennial accounts to the assembly. The session concluded with the presidential address delivered by Muhammad Yasin Malpe.
