Dec 26, 2024 11:54 PM IST
Manmohan Singh death: Singh, hailed as the architect of India’s economic reforms, passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). He was 92.
“He will always be remembered for his service to the nation, his unblemished political life and his utmost humility. His passing is a great loss to all of us. I pay my respectful homage to one of the greatest sons of Bharat and convey my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers,” Murmu added.
Born in Punjab in undivided India, Singh worked in a string of senior civil posts, served as a central bank governor and also held various jobs with global agencies such as the United Nations.
PM Modi’s tribute to Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his tribute to his predecessor on X, saying,””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.”
(With agency inputs)
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