Leaders and politicians pay homage to India’s former prime minister, Manmohan Singh

Authorities in India have declared a seven-day mourning period to honor Manmohan Singh as politicians and public paid tributes to the country’s former prime minister widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program. Officials canceled all cultural and entertainment events for the week and government buildings are flying the national flag at half staff across India. Singh, who died late Thursday at age 92, is scheduled to be cremated on Saturday. His body is in a glass casket, adorned with flowers and wrapped in the Indian flag, as leaders and mourners pay their respects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his home and offered condolences to his family.