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Rahul Gandhi Honors Congress Stalwarts: Manmohan Singh, Shivraj Patil, Sriprakash Jaiswal

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid homage to three senior party leaders—Dr. Manmohan Singh, Shivraj Patil, and Sriprakash Jaiswal—at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi. In a Facebook post, he honored their lives of integrity, selfless public service, and steadfast commitment to both the nation and the Congress party. Dr. Manmohan Singh, India's former Prime Minister, passed away last year after a landmark political career. The tributes also remembered Shivraj Patil, former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Minister, and Sriprakash Jaiswal, former Union Coal Minister, both of whom passed away recently.

Key Points: Rahul Gandhi Pays Tribute to Manmohan Singh, Shivraj Patil, Sriprakash Jaiswal

  • Tribute at Indira Bhawan
  • Legacy of integrity & service
  • Manmohan Singh's tenure as PM
  • Shivraj Patil's parliamentary career
  • Sriprakash Jaiswal's political journey
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Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh, Shivraj Patil, and Sriprakash Jaiswal at Indira Bhawan

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remembered former PM Manmohan Singh, Shivraj Patil, and Sriprakash Jaiswal for their integrity and service at Indira Bhawan.

"Their lives were marked by integrity, selfless public service, and an unwavering commitment to the Nation. - Rahul Gandhi"

New Delhi, December 27

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to senior party leaders Dr Manmohan Singh, Shivraj Patil, and Sriprakash Jaiswal at Indira Bhawan, New Delhi, on Saturday.

In his message, Gandhi remembered the leaders for their integrity, selfless public service, and steadfast commitment to the nation and the Congress party. He noted that their values, wisdom, and exemplary lives would continue to guide future generations.

In his Facebook post, he wrote, "Remembering Dr. Manmohan Singh ji, Shri Shivraj Patil ji, and Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal ji at Indira Bhawan, New Delhi today. The lives of these stalwarts were marked by integrity, selfless public service, and an unwavering commitment to the Nation and the Congress party. Their values, wisdom, and example will continue to guide us."

Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26, last year, at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions.

Manmohan Singh, born in Punjab in 1932, served two terms as Prime Minister of India- from 2004 to 2014. He took the oath of office for the first time in 2004, after Congress's win in the 2004 Lok Sabha election against Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA. He served his second term from 2009 to 2014. He was then succeeded by PM Narendra Modi in 2014.

He retired from the Rajya Sabha earlier this year after serving for 33 years.

On December 12, 2025, Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his residence in Latur. He was 90 and breathed his last at his home earlier in the day. He had been ill for the past few days.

Shivraj Patil was born on October 12, 1935, in the village of Chakur in the Latur district of Maharashtra. He was a towering figure in Indian politics, remembered for his long and distinguished career marked by several key roles in Parliament, the Union government, and state legislatures.

A senior leader of the Indian National Congress, he served as the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha and held numerous significant positions over more than four decades in public life.

Former Union Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal also passed away in Kanpur on November 28, this year, after a prolonged illness. He was 81.

Born on September 25, 1944, Jaiswal began his political journey as the mayor of Kanpur in 1989. He won the Kanpur Lok Sabha seat in 1999 and served as a Member of Parliament for the Indian National Congress from 1999 to 2014. In 2004, he was appointed Minister of State for Home Affairs, and later served as the Union Minister of Coal from 2011 to 2014.

- ANI

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Priya S
Respectful gesture by Rahul Gandhi. It's important to remember leaders who served the nation, irrespective of party lines. Dr. Singh's contribution to India's growth story is immense.
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Aman W
While I respect the tribute, we must also critically evaluate their tenures. The coal scam happened under Dr. Singh's PM-ship. Remembering leaders should include learning from mistakes too, not just praise.
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Sneha F
Shivraj Patil ji was a true gentleman politician. My grandfather from Latur always spoke highly of his humility and connection to the grassroots. These are the values missing today.
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David E
As an observer of Indian politics, Dr. Manmohan Singh was a figure respected globally. His academic background and calm demeanor brought a certain gravitas to the office. A loss to the political world.
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Karthik V
Sriprakash Jaiswal was a strong voice for Kanpur in Delhi. Infrastructure in the city saw development during his time. Local leaders who work for their constituencies deserve remembrance.

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