Himanta Biswa Sarma said it was not the first time that the Congress has "shown such disregard – be it towards the legacy of Narasimha Rao or Pranab Mukherjee, the party has, unfortunately, treated its own with indifference”.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday accused the Congress of attempting to stir a controversy over the cremation of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, despite the Centre announcing a fitting memorial to honour his legacy.

Congress leaders have slammed the BJP for disrespect and mismanagement during Manmohan Singh's state funeral. In response, Union Minister Hardeep Puri accused the party of creating unnecessary controversy.

The BJP on Saturday launched a strong counter-attack against the Congress over allegations of disrespect during former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s funeral

The body of Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister whose death has sparked outpourings of grief at home and accolades from abroad, was cremated on Sunday on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi with full state honours.