Delhi, 28 December (H.S.): In view of the funeral of former Prime Minister late Dr. Manmohan Singh to be held at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory. It outlines restrictions and diversions on major routes of New Delhi. People have been urged to avoid using certain roads and use public transport to reduce congestion. The Delhi Traffic Police said in its advisory, Many foreign dignitaries and other VIPs / VVIPs and the general public will visit Nigam Bodh Ghat on the occasion of the state funeral of former Prime Minister of India late Dr. Manmohan Singh on 28 December 2024.

In view of this, it is advised that the diversion points include Raja Ram Kohli Marg, Rajghat Red Light, Signature Bridge and Yudhishthir Setu. Traffic restrictions, regulation and diversions may be imposed on Ring Road (Mahatma Gandhi Marg), Nishad Raj Marg, Boulevard Road, SPM Marg, Lothian Road and Netaji Subhash Marg from 7 am to possibly 3 pm. The traffic advisory advises people to avoid the said roads and stretches as well as the area where the procession will take place. Commuters going to Old Delhi Railway Station, ISBT, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk and Tis Hazari Court are advised to leave with sufficient time keeping in mind the possible delays on the route.

It is also advisable to use public transport to reduce congestion on the road. Vehicles should be parked only at designated parking places. It is advised to avoid roadside parking so as not to obstruct traffic.

The last rites of Dr. Manmohan Singh will be performed on Saturday afternoon at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi. Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26, 2024 at 9.51 pm at AIIMS Hospital, New Delhi. The government has decided to cremate Dr Singh with state honors. The last rites will be performed on December 28, 2024 at 11:45 am at Nigambodh Ghat. The Home Ministry has requested the Defense Ministry to arrange for a state funeral with full military honors.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar