Congress responds to BJP's criticism over not attending former PM Manmohan Singh's ashes immersion, citing respect for the family's privacy during the emotionally taxing ceremony. The BJP had accused Congress of neglecting the event, but Congress emphasised giving the family space for such a sensitive moment.
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