RIP Manmohan Singh: Tributes pour in for the former Indian Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled his predecessor Dr Manmohan Singh as someone who "made extensive efforts to improve people¡¯s lives," while President Droupadi Murmu remembered him as a "rare politician who also straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease."
India is mourning the passing of one of its most consequential leaders, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday night at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions. The economist-turned-politician was a two-term Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, leading the Congress-led UPA government.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled his predecessor as someone who "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 policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people¡¯s lives," PM Modi said on X.
Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji and I interacted regularly when he was PM and I was the CM of Gujarat. We would have extensive deliberations on various subjects relating to governance. His wisdom and humility were always visible.
¡ª Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 26, 2024
In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the family of¡ pic.twitter.com/kAOlbtyGVs
President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu remembered Singh as a "rare politician who also straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease."
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¡
¡ª President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 26, 2024
Rahul Gandhi
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, termed the late former PM as his "mentor and guide."
Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation.
¡ª 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
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who served as a minister in the Singh cabinet, said he was mourning the loss of a lifelong senior colleague, a gentle intellectual, and a humble soul who embodied the aspirations of India, having risen through the ranks with unwavering dedication.
Undoubtedly, history shall judge you kindly, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji!
¡ª Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) December 26, 2024
With the passing of the Former Prime Minister, India has lost a visionary statesman, a leader of unimpeachable integrity, and an economist of unparalleled stature. His policy of Economic Liberalisation and¡ pic.twitter.com/BvMZh3MFXS
Several world leaders, including former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed, expressed their condolences over the passing of Dr. Singh.
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