Describing former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s death as a “personal loss“, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday said he was her friend, philosopher, and guide and that in his death, the party has lost a leader who was the epitome of wisdom, nobility, and humbleness
New Delhi, Dec 27: Describing former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s death as a “personal loss”, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday said he was her friend, philosopher, and guide and that in his death, the party has lost a leader who was the epitome of wisdom, nobility,y, and humiliation.
In her message on Singh’s demise, Sonia Gandhi said it leaves a void in the national life that can never be filled. “We in the Congress party and the people of India will forever be proud and thankful that we had a leader like Dr Manmohan Singh whose contributions to India’s progress and development are immeasurable,” she said.
“In Dr Manmohan Singh’s passing, we have lost a leader who was the epitome of wisdom, nobility, and humility, who served our country with all his heart and mind. A luminous and beloved guiding light for the Congress party, his compassion and vision transformed.” and empowered the lives of millions of Indians,” the former Congress president said.
The Congress Working Committee met in the presence of Congress President Shri @kharge, CPP Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji, Leader of Opposition Shri @RahulGandhi, and Congress General Secretary (Organization) Shri @kcvenugopalmp.
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Singh was loved by the people of India for his pure heart and fine mind, Gandhi said, adding that his advice, “wise council” and views were eagerly sought and deeply valued across the political spectrum in the country.
“Respected and admired by leaders and scholars all over the world, he was hailed as a statesman of immense wisdom and stature. Dr. Manmohan Singh brought brilliance and distinction to every high office that he held. And he brought pride and honor to India,” she said.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐭. 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐢 𝐣𝐢'𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐣𝐢.
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 27, 2024
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“For me, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s death is a deeply personal loss. He was my friend, philosopher, and guide. He was so gentle in his manner but so resolute in his deeply held convictions.
VIDEO | Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge), party leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) pay last respects to former PM Manmohan Singh.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 27, 2024
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“His commitment to social justice, secularism, and democratic values was deep and unwavering. To spend any time with him was to come away enlightened by his knowledge and sagacity, moved by his honesty and integrity, and awed by his genuine humility,” Sonia Gandhi Said
Earlier in the day, the CPP chairman paid tribute to Singh at his residence where his mortal remains are kept for people to pay their last respects. She also attended a Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting convened to pay homage to the former prime minister.
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