Government officials, politicians and family members paid their last respects to Mr Singh, who was widely regarded as the architect of the country's economic reform programme.

India has mourned one of its longest-serving prime ministers, Manmohan Singh, with a state funeral in Delhi. Singh led the country from 2004 to 2014 and was considered the architect of India's economic liberalisation. He died on Thursday aged 92.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects to the former prime minister on Friday (December 27) as the country began a seven-day period of mourning for its “reluctant king”, a title the soft-spoken Singh earned during his first stint as the country's leader.

People lined the streets of Delhi on Saturday for Manmohan Singh’s funeral procession after the former Indian prime minister died aged 92 on Thursday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Nigambodh Ghat to pay his final respects to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh during his last rites. The solemn occasion saw the presence of senior leaders,

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, credited with India's economic liberalisation, has passed away at 92. The Home Ministry announced plans for a memorial space, responding to requests from the Congress party.