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.

The BJP leader consistently hit out at his Congress colleague, once he had started his move to Delhi, leaving even the unflappable Singh often flustered. The exception was Modi's Rajya Sabha farewell tribute to Singh.

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have reached Nigambodh Ghat. Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister Amit Shah are present to pay their respects.