Manmohan Singh cremated with full state funeral

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was cremated with full state honours, in the presence of top dignitaries from India and abroad, on Saturday.

Singh's funeral pyre was lit by his eldest daughter Upinder Singh at Nigambodh Ghat in the national capital amid the chanting of religious hymns. 

Before the mortal remains of Singh were consigned to flames, the security forces gave a 21-gun salute to the former prime minister. 

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 was present at the ceremony on Saturday. 

Mourners turned out across the capital to pay their respects as Singh's coffin, flanked by an honour guard, was taken through the city to the cremation grounds.

Foreign dignitaries such as the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful were also in attendance.
Singh received full state honours in a ceremony that included a 21-gun salute.
Following his death on Thursday night, the government declared seven days of national mourning.