Manmohan Singh Death: Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister, died Thursday in Delhi at the age of 92.
On Thursday night, former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was hospitalized at AIIMS in Delhi following a decline in his health. Details regarding his unexpected death have not yet been made public by the hospital. Following Singh's passing, Congress verified the information on social media site X.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh aged 92 passed away at AIIMS Delhi after he was admitted here for treatment pic.twitter.com/OTbJzbXlkv
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
Manmohan Singh Passed Away
"The demise of renowned economist and former Prime Minister of the country, respected Manmohan Singh ji is an irreparable loss to Indian politics. May God give peace to the departed soul and strength to his family to bear this sorrow. The Delhi Congress family pays homage to the memories of respected Manmohan ji and expresses gratitude for his contribution to nation building. Om Shanti," Indian National Congress posted this on X.
PM Modi Expresses Grief
PM Modi also took to social media to express his grief over former PM Manmohan Singh passing away. “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. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the family of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, his friends and countless admirers. Om Shanti, ” wrote PM Modi 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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 26, 2024
In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the family of… pic.twitter.com/kAOlbtyGVs
Manmohan Singh: Personal Life
Manmohan Singh is survived by Gursharan Kaur and his three daughters. He has always been known for his humble nature and scholarly approach, he continued to be an influential figure in Indian politics even after leaving office.
Singh’s legacy is defined by his leadership in shifting India from a state-controlled economy to a market-driven one. His reforms not only saved the country from an economic crisis but also set the stage for long-term growth and greater global integration.
Key Events in Manmohan Singh's Political Career
- 1971: Began his political career as an Economic Advisor in the Ministry of Commerce.
- Later Roles: Held key positions such as Chief Economic Advisor and Secretary in the Ministry of Finance.
- 1991-1996 (Finance Minister): Manmohan Singh introduced major economic reforms to liberalize the economy while serving as the Finance Minister of the country. He further devalued the rupee, lowered taxes, and encouraged foreign investments. These reforms transformed India's struggling economy.
- 2004 (Prime Minister): He was selected as the Prime Minister after the Indian National Congress won the elections. His government focused on inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and economic expansion, achieving an average GDP growth of 7.7%.
- 2009 (Re-elected): Faced challenges like inflation and corruption scandals that impacted his government’s reputation.
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