Former PM Manmohan Singh passes away
What's the story
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has passed away. He was 92. Earlier on Thursday evening, he was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. He was rushed to the hospital's emergency department around 8:00pm after his health suddenly deteriorated. He was declared dead at 9:51pm. May he rest in peace.
Political solidarity
Political leaders gather at AIIMS amid Singh's health crisis
After the news of Singh's hospitalization, many political leaders reached AIIMS. Among the first to arrive were Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, who are in Belagavi for a Congress Working Committee meeting, are likely to head to Delhi tonight.
Career trajectory
Singh's health history and political career overview
Singh had a history of health problems, having undergone several cardiac surgeries. He had a redo cardiac surgery with five bypasses in 2009, a stenting procedure in 2004, and a bypass surgery in 1990. On the political front, Singh was India's Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and retired from the Rajya Sabha earlier this year. He entered politics in 1991 by joining the Rajya Sabha and became Union Finance Minister in PV Narasimha Rao's government.
Economic legacy
Singh's contributions to India's economic reforms
Singh is best known for his contribution to India's economic reforms. He was instrumental in steering the country toward privatization, liberalization, and globalization. Academically, Singh topped Punjab University in BA and MA, studied at Cambridge, and got a D Phil from Oxford. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had lauded Singh for his dedication during a parliamentary voting session.
Twitter Post
PM Modi offers condolences
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… pic.twitter.com/clW00Yv6oP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 26, 2024