Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. He was admitted to AIIMS in Delhi late in the evening after his health deteriorated, where doctors declared him dead.
Dr. Singh, a respected economist and statesman, had been unwell for some time. He had undergone a second bypass surgery in 2006 and faced ongoing health challenges in later years.
Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, West Punjab (now in Pakistan), Dr. Singh had an illustrious career in public service. He served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014, leading the country through a decade of growth and policy initiatives. Prior to this, he held key roles as India’s Finance Minister and Finance Secretary, earning recognition as the architect of India’s economic liberalization during the 1990s.
Dr. Singh’s contributions to the nation’s economic transformation and his tenure as a visionary leader will remain etched in history. Further details on the final rites and tributes are awaited.
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