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Manmohan Singh Death: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died on Thursday (December 26, 2024). He was admitted to the emergency department of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi at around 8 pm after he complained of breathing problems.
Manmohan Singh, who was the Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, retired from the Rajya Sabha earlier this year, ending his political innings in the Upper House after 33 years. India’s only Sikh Prime Minister reached the Rajya Sabha in 1991, four months after taking oath as Finance Minister in the government led by P.V. Narasimha Rao in June 1991.
He represented Assam for five terms in the Upper House and moved to Rajasthan in 2019. His last speech in Parliament was against demonetisation, in which he called it “organised loot and legalised plunder”. According to news agency PTI, Manmohan Singh said at an event in 2021, “Unemployment is high and the informal sector is in shambles, this crisis has arisen from the ill-considered decision of demonetisation taken in 2016.”
Born on 26 September 1932 in Punjab, Manmohan Singh did his graduation and post-graduation in economics from Punjab University. Dr. Manmohan Singh completed the Economics Tripos from the University of Cambridge in 1957. After this, he took a D.Phil. degree in Economics from the University of Oxford in 1962.
After teaching at Punjab University and Delhi School of Economics, he joined the Government of India as an economic advisor in the Ministry of Commerce in 1971. Dr. Manmohan Singh was promoted to the post of Chief Economic Advisor in the Ministry of Finance in 1972.
After a short tenure in the UNCTAD Secretariat, he was appointed Secretary-General of the South Commission in Geneva from 1987-1990. Manmohan Singh also held the positions of Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Chairman of the University Grants Commission.
Shashi Tharoor expressed grief
On the demise of former PM Manmohan Singh, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said, “It is very sad. He was a great Prime Minister who served the country. We are cancelling all our programs and going back to Delhi.
Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi returned from Belgaum
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who returned from Belgaum in Karnataka, reached the residence of former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh and met his family
All government programs cancelled
All government programs scheduled for today have been cancelled on the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Also, 7 days of national mourning has been declared. At the same time, a cabinet meeting will be held at 11 am today, in which tribute will be paid to Manmohan Singh.
His departure is a loss: Sandeep Dixit
On the demise of Manmohan Singh, Congress leader Sandeep Dixit said that I have been meeting him on many occasions. Today I have come to console him. His departure is a loss. He further said that his last rites may take place tomorrow. At present, the family has It has not been decided yet.
The national flag was flown at half-mast at Rashtrapati Bhavan
After the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the national flag was flown at half-mast at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The former Prime Minister died at the age of 92. The Government of India has canceled all the programs scheduled for today and has declared 7 days of national mourning. Dr. Manmohan Singh’s funeral will be performed with full state honors.
America expressed condolences
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken expressed condolences on the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. In a statement issued by the US Department of State, he said, “The United States expresses its condolences to the people of India on the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Dr. Manmohan Singh was one of the biggest supporters of the US-India strategic partnership. His work laid the foundation for most of the achievements made by our countries together in the last two decades. He contributed to advancing the US-India civil nuclear cooperation agreement. Dr. Manmohan Singh will be remembered for his economic reforms, which promoted India’s rapid economic growth. We mourn the demise of Dr. Singh. We will always remember his dedication to bringing the United States and India closer.”
Kerala government instructed to lower the national flag to half-mast
The Kerala government has instructed the district collectors to lower the national flag to half-mast in honor of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
PM Modi can go for last darshan today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi can go to 3 Motilal Nehru Marg today for last darshan. The mortal remains of former
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh are currently kept here.
I had very close relations with Manmohan Singh: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said, “Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has passed away, we are saddened by this. I had very close relations with former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. His demise is a matter of sadness for us. I pay tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.”
Indian players wear black bands on their arms in honour of Manmohan Singh
Indian cricket team players came on the field wearing black bands on their arms on Friday, the second day of the fourth Test against Australia, in honour of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Manmohan Singh, the father of India’s economic reforms, died in Delhi on Thursday night at the age of 92.
Congress MP K.C. Venugopal said this
Congress MP K.C. Venugopal said, “This is a painful situation. Dr. Manmohan Singh was a real icon of the Congress and the country. Everyone saw his ability and vision to govern the country. Manmohan Singh ji had really changed the scenario of the Indian economy. All Congress programs have been canceled for 7 days.”
We will never forget him: Congress MP Manickam Tagore
On the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress MP Manickam Tagore said, “This is a great loss for India.. We will all remember him. We will never forget him.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed condolences
On the demise of Manmohan Singh, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said, “The entire country is feeling very sad with the demise of former Prime Minister of India and senior leader of the country Dr. Sardar Manmohan Singh. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh expresses deep condolences to his family and countless loved ones. Dr. Manmohan Singh adorned the highest post of the country even after coming from a common background. Renowned economist Dr. Singh’s contribution to India will always be remembered. We pray to God to grant peace to the departed soul.”
