DELHI: Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92.
The news of his passing has left the nation in mourning, as leaders across the political spectrum, as well as millions of citizens, paid tribute to one of India’s most respected statesmen.
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Manmohan Singh was hospitalized in critical condition
Singh was admitted to the emergency department of the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Thursday, December 26, around 8 pm.
The 91-year-old leader was reportedly in critical condition, though the exact cause of his hospitalization has not been disclosed yet.
India mourns the death of former Prime Minister
As the news of his death broke, social media was flooded with messages of condolence from political leaders, citizens, and admirers.
Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Prianka Gandhi, stated in an Instagram post, “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Fmr Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ji…”
“My deepest condolences for his family and loved ones. Thank you for your service to our Nation. You will always be remembered for your Economic revolution and progressive changes, you brought to the country,” Vadra went on.
A Tesla investor wrote on platform X (formerly Twitter), “The death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh marks a profound loss, as the nation mourns a leader whose legacy includes pivotal economic reforms. Despite the critiques, his integrity and contributions to India’s development are widely respected”
The death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh marks a profound loss, as the nation mourns a leader whose legacy includes pivotal economic reforms. Despite the critiques, his integrity and contributions to India's development are widely respected.
— Amit Shukla (@ashuklax) December 26, 2024
Another expressed grief, “Sad news. Dr. Manmohan Singh was a monumental figure in Indian politics and economics. May he rest in peace. His contributions will be remembered”
Sad news. Dr. Manmohan Singh was a monumental figure in Indian politics and economics. May he rest in peace. His contributions will be remembered
— Immortal Faith (@immorfaith) December 26, 2024
The third commentator remarked, “RIP Sir.. Thank you for your valuable contribution to the country. You have changed the destiny of India..”
RIP Sir.. Thank you for your valuable contribution to the country. You have changed the destiny of India..
— Amol Lakhotiya (@lakhotiya_amol) December 26, 2024
“INDIA WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO ITS GROWTH!” wrote an X user.
INDIA WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO ITS GROWTH!
— Antidepressants (@kishorrmishra) December 26, 2024
According to visuals posted on X by the news agency ANI, Priyanka Gandhi was seen entering AIIMS Delhi.
Priyanka Gandhi reached AIIMS Where Manmohan Singh is admitted
— C K Upadhyay (@Imchandu94) December 26, 2024
He is reportedly still on life support ,no confirmation on his demise yet
Let's continue ti pray for his Good health & long life 🙌 🙏#ManmohanSingh pic.twitter.com/By6gGqg6ke
When was Manmohan Singh born?
Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah (now in Pakistan), Singh rose from humble beginnings to become one of India’s most accomplished politicians.
He completed his education at prestigious institutions, including Cambridge University and the University of Oxford, before embarking on a career in economics.
Over the decades, he held various important positions, including Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission.
Manmohan Singh’s distinguished political career and legacy of economic reforms elicit
Singh, who served as India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, retired from the Rajya Sabha earlier this year, concluding his 33-year-long political career in the Upper House.
Singh’s tenure as Prime Minister was marked by significant economic reforms, including liberalization and global economic integration, which transformed India’s economy.
The former Prime Minister had a distinguished political career, first entering the Rajya Sabha in 1991, shortly after he was appointed as Finance Minister in the government led by Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao.
Singh represented Assam for five terms in the Rajya Sabha before shifting to Rajasthan in 2019.
His leadership and expertise in economic policies earned him respect both domestically and internationally.
