Elite clubs cancel New Year events as mark of respect to ex-PM Dr Manmohan Singh
The Chandigarh Golf Club (CGC) and the Chandigarh Golf Range (CGR), two leading sports clubs of the city, and the Chandigarh Club have cancelled their respective New Year celebration programmes as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
The three clubs used to host lavish New Year parties for both their members and non-members. These clubs have a large number of members. While the Chandigarh Club was scheduled to host a musical night, the other two had planned live music band performances.
“Dr Manmohan Singh dedicated his life to the service of our nation, transforming India’s economic framework and elevating its global standing. In his memory and as a mark of respect to his extraordinary contributions, the Chandigarh Golf Association (which runs the CGR) has decided to cancel all celebrations until the January 1 (2025),” said a release issued by CGA officials.
An official of Chandigarh Club said, “All celebrations stand cancel at the Chandigarh Club as a gesture of respect to the nation’s former Prime Minister.”
“The New Year Eve celebrations stand cancel due to the state mourning declared by the Government of India on the demise of Dr Manmohan Singh,” reads a circular issued by the CGC.
Meanwhile, local pubs, discotheques and hotels will continue with their plans for the New Year celebrations.
CITCO musical night on Jan 3
Following the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs for observing a seven-day mourning, Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Limited (CITCO) has announced that it will host a musical night on January 3 at Hotel Mountview. The event will feature renowned Bollywood singer and composer Shreyas Puranik. “This event is part of our initiative to promote weekend tourism in Chandigarh, and we invite everyone to join us and make the first weekend of 2025 a memorable one,” said Hari Kallikkat, Managing Director, CITCO.
A circular by the MHA says, “As a mark of respect for Dr Manmohan Singh, it has been decided to observe a seven-day mourning from December 26 to January 1.”
