The Architect Of India's Economic Reforms: Manmohan Singh Passes Away At 92.
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died at the age of 92 on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was rushed to AIIMS Delhi’s emergency department earlier in the evening after his health took a turn for the worse.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) announced with profound grief that former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92.
According to the hospital, Dr. Singh was being treated for age-related medical conditions and suffered a sudden loss of consciousness at home.
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Despite immediate resuscitative measures and emergency treatment at AIIMS, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:51 PM who left behind a legacy of remarkable service to the nation.
Following his demise Priyanka Gandhi shared a mourning note on social media, she wrote: ” Few people in politics inspire the kind of respect that Sardar Manmohan Singh ji did. 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 despite being subjected to unfair and deeply personal attacks by his opponents. He was genuinely egalitarian, wise, strong-willed and courageous until the end. A uniquely dignified gentleman in the rough world of politics.”
Few people in politics inspire the kind of respect that Sardar Manmohan Singh Ji did.
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
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 26, 2024
Born on September 26, 1932, he served as India’s 13th Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, making him the fourth longest-serving Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Narendra Modi.
He had contributed a lot to Indian politics, economics, academia and bureaucracy. Throughout his tenure, Singh implemented several key policies, including the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) and the Right to Information Act.
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He also played a crucial role in India’s economic reforms, liberalising the Indian economy and encouraging growth in the Indian market.
Singh was survived by his wife, Gursharan Kaur and their three daughters, Upinder Singh, Daman Singh and Amrit Singh. Upinder Singh, his eldest daughter is a professor of history at Ashoka University.
Congress Party Presient Sonia Gandhi pays tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh at his residence.
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PM Modi pays tributes to Dr. Manmohan Singh at his residence. “India will forever remember his contribution to our nation,” he said.
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Leader Of Opposition Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to the former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh at his residence. “Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation. 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 utmost pride,” he said.
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World leaders also mourned death of the legendary leader, recalling warm relations they shared and his great contributions.
Former President of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed said that he found Manmohan Singh as a “benevolent father figure” and a good friend of Maldives. Taking to X, he wrote, “So sad to hear Manmohan Singh has passed. I always found him a delight to work with, and like a benevolent father figure. He was a good friend of the Maldives”.
So sad to hear Manmohan Singh has passed. I always found him a delight to work with, and like a benevolent father figure. He was a good friend of the Maldives. @HCIMaldives pic.twitter.com/I0vnfimKpl
— Mohamed Nasheed (@MohamedNasheed) December 26, 2024
Hamid Karzai, Former President of Afghanistan, said that India has lost one of its most illustrious sons. Calling Singh an “unwavering ally and friend to the people of Afghanistan”, Karzai and expressed his deepest condolences.
#India has lost one of its most illustrious sons. #Dr_Manmohan_Singh was an unwavering ally and friend to the people of #Afghanistan. I profoundly mourn his passing and extend my deepest condolences to his family, the government, and the people of India.
May his soul find… pic.twitter.com/ZrY5bCFVIR— Hamid Karzai (@KarzaiH) December 26, 2024
Denis Alipov, Russian Ambassador to India, said that death of the former Prime Minister is a moment of poignant sorrow and grief for India and Russia.
“It is moment of poignant sorrow and grief for India and for Russia. Dr Manmohan Singh’s contribution to our bilateral ties was immeasurable. His suave demeanor was always endearing as unquestionable was his expertise as an economist and his commitment to the progress of India”, he said.
It is moment of poignant sorrow and grief for India and for Russia. Dr Manmohan Singh‘s contribution to our bilateral ties was immeasurable. His suave demeanor was always endearing as unquestionable was his expertise as an economist and his commitment to the progress of India. pic.twitter.com/rxjUQsFgj5
— Denis Alipov 🇷🇺 (@AmbRus_India) December 26, 2024
The nation mourns the loss of this visionary leader who dedicated his life to serving India and Timeline extends heartfelt condolences.
