India is mourning the loss of the “visionary” leader as former Prime Minister and veteran Congress leader Manmohan Singh passed away in the national capital on Thursday. Tributes are coming in for the political stalwart from several dignitaries and people from all walks of life. At 92, former PM Manmohan Singh breathed his last on Thursday night at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi where he was admitted after his health deteriorated.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the demise of the political stalwart. While paying tributes, PM Modi highlighted the “strong imprint” that he left “on our economic policy over the years.”
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives.
India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic… pic.twitter.com/clW00Yv6oP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 26, 2024
While President Droupadi Murmu highlighted how the ex-PM “straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease. “President Murmu tweeted, “Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Ji was one of those rare politicians who also straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease. In his various roles in public offices, he made critical contributions to reforming Indian economy. He will always be remembered for his service to the nation, his unblemished political life and his utmost humility. His passing is a great loss to all of us. I pay my respectful homage to one of the greatest sons of Bharat and convey my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers(sic).”
India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic… pic.twitter.com/clW00Yv6oP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 26, 2024
Several state chief ministers also expressed grief over the passing of the former prime minister, calling him a respected economist and national leader, whose death is a true loss to India. Meanwhile, the Centre declared a seven-day mourning in honour of the two-time PM. In addition, the Cabinet will hold a meeting at 11am on Friday to pay tributes to the economist. Further, the National flag will be flown at half-mast for seven days.
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