Dr. Singh, who served as the country’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his transformative role in steering India’s economy through significant liberalization.
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, renowned economist and architect of India’s economic reforms, passed away on Thursday at 92. He was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here following a worsening in his health.
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
Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 26, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family.
I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the… pic.twitter.com/bYT5o1ZN2R
Deeply saddened by the demise of India’s former Prime Minister
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 26, 2024
Dr. Manmohan Singh ji. He played a key role in rebuilding India’s economy during difficult times. He was widely respected for his service and intellect. His contribution to India’s progress will always be remembered.…
Few people in politics inspire the kind of respect that Sardar Manmohan Singh ji did.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 26, 2024
His honesty will always be an inspiration for us and he will forever stand tall among those who truly love this country as someone who remained steadfast in his commitment to serve the nation… pic.twitter.com/BXA6zHG2Fq
देश के पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री डॉ॰ मनमोहन सिंह जी का निधन दुःखद। वे एक कुशल राजनेता एवं अर्थशास्त्री थे। उनके नेतृत्व में भारत की अर्थव्यवस्था को नई दिशा मिली। डॉ॰ मनमोहन सिंह जी का निधन भारतीय राजनीति के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है। ईश्वर से दिवंगत आत्मा की चिर शांति के लिए प्रार्थना है।
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) December 26, 2024
भारताचे माजी पंतप्रधान डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह यांच्या निधनाची बातमी ऐकून अतीव दु:ख झाले. आपल्या देशाने एक महान अर्थतज्ज्ञ, द्रष्टा सुधारणावादी आणि जागतिक धुरंधर नेता गमावला आहे.
— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) December 26, 2024
त्यांच्या रूपाने एक ईश्वरीय आत्मा स्वर्गाच्या प्रवासाला निघून गेला ही अतिशय वेदनादायक बातमी आहे. डॅा. मनमोहन… pic.twitter.com/QsvqAEwSwA
Very sad to know the passing away of former Prime Minister, Shri Manmohan Singh. He was a good and patient man, a brilliant economist, and a colleague I valued and respected. He will be remembered in history as the man who changed the course of India’s economic future. RIP. pic.twitter.com/WGuXtmzK2f
— H D Devegowda (@H_D_Devegowda) December 26, 2024
Deeply saddened by former Prime Minister and renowned economist, Shri Manmohan Singh Ji’s demise. An intellectual statesman, Dr Singh embodied humility, wisdom, and integrity. From his economic reforms in 1991 as Finance Minister to his leadership as Prime Minister, he served the… pic.twitter.com/PAhiHfozMD
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) December 26, 2024
The AIIMS has confirmed the news of Dr. Singh’s death in a statement that read: “With profound grief, we inform the demise of former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh aged 92. He was being treated for age-related medical conditions and had a sudden loss of awareness at home on December 26
Resuscitative measures were begun immediately at home. He was taken to the medical emergency at AIIMS. “Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9.51 p.m.”
Dr. Singh was admitted for treatment in the hospital on Thursday night after being critically ill. Dr. Singh, who served as the country’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his transformative role in steering India’s economy through a period of significant liberalization.
His tenure is often credited for initiating major economic reforms in 1991 when he was the finance minister, which helped modernize India’s economy and integrate it into the global market.
A man of humility and intelligence, Dr. Singh was a respected figure both in India and worldwide. Under his leadership, India witnessed consistent economic growth, reducing poverty and strengthening the country’s position on the world stage.
His government was also known for implementing vital legislation in areas such as education, food security, and information. Dr. Singh’s death has left the nation in mourning, with leaders from all political parties and across the world paying homage to his legacy.
His contributions to the field of economics and public service will be remembered for generations. He is survived by his wife, Gursharan Kaur, and his three daughters.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced soon, with the nation’s leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expected to attend in honoring his memory.
Dr. Singh’s death marks the ending of an era in Indian politics. His leadership and heritage will continue to inspire future generations. In April this year, Manmohan Singh retired from Rajya Sabha, with Congress President Mallkarjun Kharge praising his long parliamentary career.
Manmohan Singh shot to prominence as the country’s Finance Minister in the government led by PV Narasimha Rao during 1991–96, having brought in sweeping reforms that transformed the economy.
As the two-term Prime Minister of the UPA, he remained at the top post from 2004 and 2014 and served as a member of the Rajya Sabha until early this year.
In his political career, Singh has been a member of the Rajya Sabha since 1991, where he was Leader of the Opposition between 1998 and 2004. Manmohan Singh was sworn in as Prime Minister on May 22 after the 2004 general election and took the oath of Office for a second term on May 22, 2009
He represented Assam for five terms in the Upper House and shifted to Rajasthan in 2019. His last intervention in Parliament was against demonetization, describing it as an “organized plunder and legalized plunder”.
Born on September 26, 1932, in Punjab, Singh received his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Economics from Punjab University in 1952 and 1954 respectively. Manmohan Singh completed his Economics Tripos from Cambridge University in 1957. He followed this with a D.Phil in Economics from Oxford University in 1962.
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