After the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) was organized in his honor. However, different views of the family members of former President Pranab Mukherjee have come to the fore on this. His daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee raised questions on Congress, while son Abhijit Mukherjee defended the party and credited Congress for his father’s success.
Sharmistha Mukherjee’s question on Congress
Sharmistha Mukherjee criticized Congress’s attitude on the death of her father Pranab Mukherjee.
- His statement:
Sharmistha said, “When my father passed away, Congress did not even call the CWC meeting. A senior leader told me that this is not done for presidents.”- Citing his father’s diary, he said that former President K.R. A CWC meeting was called on Narayanan’s death, and the condolence message was prepared by his father.
- Comparison of honors of Manmohan Singh:
Sharmistha, referring to the CWC meeting and condolence resolution passed after the death of Manmohan Singh, saw it as a form of neglect towards her father.
Abhijit Mukherjee’s defense of Congress
Pranab Mukherjee’s son Abhijeet rejected his sister’s words and supported Congress.
- His statement:
“Whatever my father got, it was because of Congress. Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, P.V. He got bigger responsibilities under the leadership of Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh. Congress made him its presidential candidate.” - Reference to Covid times:
He said, “My father died during the Covid period. Due to restrictions at that time, the CWC meeting could not be held immediately. Later, tributes were paid to him in a CWC meeting.”
Abhijeet’s statement on Pranab Mukherjee’s achievements
Abhijeet praised the Congress for his father’s public service.
- He said that his father’s career happened only because of the Congress Party.
- “Congress played an important role in bringing father to the presidency.”
- He also mentioned that there should not be controversy over the demise of a leader like Manmohan Singh.
respect for manmohan singh
Abhijit Mukherjee gave a letter to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh “Perfect Gentleman” told.
- “Manmohan Singh was a great economist and patriot. “He laid a strong foundation for the Indian economy, and today’s economic success is attributable to him.”
- He said that Manmohan Singh’s calm nature and humility was an inspiration for everyone.
Contribution and demise of Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh died on 26 December at the age of 92.
- Under his leadership, India took a big leap towards economic reforms.
- On his death, Congress organized a CWC meeting and paid tribute to him.
