Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrive at Smriti Sthal for the funeral. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba and Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, pay last tribute to Vajpayee.

After the cortege reached Smriti Sthal, Vajpayee's body was been placed on the elevated platform. Wreaths from the tri-services being placed on the body. He will be accorded a state funeral.