Final farewells to Vajpayee at Smriti Sthal

August 17, 2018 16:15

Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj escorts the King of Bhutan Jigme Wangchuck and Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali to the Smriti Sthal. All SAARC leaders at the funeral.

Vice president Venkaiah Naidu lays a wreath on the body. Amit Shah seated next to PM Modi and LK Advani. Venkaiah Naidu takes the empty seat next to Dr Manmohan Singh who is seated next to Rahul Gandhi.

President Kovind pays his respects.

Last post is being played as everyone present at the place rises.

Image: That's PM Modi paying his respects at the Smriti Sthal.

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