PM Modi, other leaders pay tribute to Manmohan Singh
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders paid their last respects to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who died at the age of 92 on Thursday night.
PM Modi visited Dr Singh's residence at 3 Motilal Nehru Marg in New Delhi to pay his last respects.
Expressing deep sorrow over Dr Singh's demise, PM Modi called it a "great loss for the nation."
Leader's tribute
PM Modi praises Dr Singh's journey and contributions
PM Modi lauded Dr Singh's journey from partition-era India to a successful leader, saying, "His life teaches us how to rise above struggles and reach greater heights."
He called him "a kind human being, a learned economist, and a leader dedicated to reforms."
On social media, PM Modi posted memories of Dr Singh and thanked him for shaping India's economic policies.
Twitter Post
Read PM Modi's post here
Paid tributes to Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji at his residence. India will forever remember his contribution to our nation. pic.twitter.com/nnNZjiSowN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 27, 2024
Economic legacy
Dr. Singh's significant contributions to India's economy
Dr Singh held several positions, including Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and Finance Minister under PM PV Narasimha Rao.
As Finance Minister, he steered India through a financial crisis and launched economic reforms.
His tenure as PM was defined by his immense contributions to the nation's progress.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister JP Nadda also paid respects at Dr. Singh's residence, remembering his immense contributions to the nation.
Twitter Post
Watch: PM Modi pays respect
#WATCH | Delhi | PM Narendra Modi pays last respects to late former PM Dr Manmohan Singh and offers condolences to his family pic.twitter.com/7vn1PB1Xdj
— ANI (@ANI) December 27, 2024
National mourning
Government declares 7-day national mourning for Dr. Singh
Meanwhile, the central government has announced a seven-day national mourning in the memory of Dr. Singh.
Government entertainment programs have been suspended during the mourning period and the national flag is at half-staff at government buildings.
Dr. Singh's last rites will be held with full state honors on Saturday, the government confirmed.