Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Manmohan Singh's death as a "big loss" to the nation, asserting that his contribution to India will always be remembered.

There were times when both leaders didn't seem to see eye-to-eye, mostly triggered by ideological and political differences.

The last rites of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were performed on Saturday at the Nigam Bodh Ghat in New Delhi, with full state honours. He was donned with his iconic blue turban during his final journey.