President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modin and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of former PM Manmohan Singh.
Describing the death of the nonagenarian leader as a great loss to the country, the President said, “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 the Indian economy”
“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” she wrote on X.
The former Prime Minister and Congress veteran passed away at the age of 92 in New Delhi.
Modi called Manmohan one of the most distinguished leaders of the country.
In a post on his X handle, PM Modi said, “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”.
Modi praised Manmohan, recalled their discussions on governance, and shared pictures of their interactions.
“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 wrote.
In another tweet, Modi said, “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”.
Expressing pain over Manmohan Singh’s demise, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar launded him as a distinguished economist who transformed India’s economic landscape.
“Deeply pained to learn about the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, former Prime Minister and a distinguished economist who transformed India’s economic landscape. A Padma Vibhushan awardee and architect of India’s economic liberalisation in 1991, he boldly steered our nation through a critical transition, opening new pathways for growth and prosperity,” he said.
“As the Vice-President of India, I had the privilege to engage in meaningful, insightful interactions with Dr. Singh at his residence. His profound understanding of economy, gentle demeanor and unwavering commitment to India’s progress will forever be etched in my memory. In Singh’s passing,
“India has lost a leader of towering intellect and a statesman par excellence. His legacy will forever guide Bharat’s growth trajectory. My heartfelt condolences to his family and countless admirers in this difficult hour,” he added. UNI JA SSP
