Upinder Singh, daughter of former PM Manmohan Singh, lit his pyre following Sikh traditions, challenging patriarchal norms. Sikh community emphasizes gender equality in rituals. Singh’s family, including his wife and children, were present during the cremation, conducted with Sikh hymns. Singh’s daughters are historian Upinder, writer Daman, and human rights lawyer Amrit.
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