Modi among first to pay homagePrime Minister Narendra Modi, who was among the first ones to pay homage to Singh and lay a wreath on Friday, said the death was a big loss and the nation lost an able statesmanPersonal loss, says SoniaTerming his death a “personal loss”, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Friday said Singh was her friend, philosopher and guide. She said Singh leaves a void in the national life that can’t be filled.Singh’s final procession at 9.30 amOn Saturday, his mortal remains will be taken to AICC HQ at 8 am, where party cadre and the public can offer tributes. The final procession to the cremation ground will depart at 9.30 amChampion of Indo-U.S. ties: BlinkenUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Singh was one of the greatest champions of US-India strategic partnership who brought the two countries closerA StateSman like no other: PutinRussian President Vladimir Putin described former prime minister Manmohan Singh as an outstanding statesman who elevated India-Russia ties to greater heights
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