Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s 13th Prime Minister, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. Renowned as the architect of India’s economic liberalization, his contributions have left an indelible mark on the nation’s trajectory.
Manmohan Singh, born on 26 September 1932, was an Indian politician , economist and also served as a prime minister of India from 2004-2014. He also served as the RBI governor from 1982-1985. He was member of the Indian National congress and was the first Sikh prime minister of India . On 26 December 2024 , he was admitted to AIIMS hospital emergency department because of his deteriorating health. He died that day at the age of 92 and India lost a visionary with a humble heart .
“As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives,” Modi wrote on X on Thursday.
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
Priyanka Gandhi, the daughter of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and a Congress party member, said that Singh was “genuinely egalitarian, wise, strong-willed and courageous until the end”.
Few people in politics inspire the kind of respect that Sardar Manmohan Singh ji did.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 26, 2024
His honesty will always be an inspiration for us and he will forever stand tall among those who truly love this country as someone who remained steadfast in his commitment to serve the nation… pic.twitter.com/BXA6zHG2Fq
Her brother Rahul, who leads Congress, said he had “lost a mentor and guide”.
Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 26, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family.
I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the… pic.twitter.com/bYT5o1ZN2R
Dr Manmohan Singh, a true son of India.
Dr. Manmohan Singh (1932–2024) was a distinguished economist, politician, and statesman who served as India’s 13th Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014. Born in Gah, Punjab (now in Pakistan), he pursued his education at Cambridge and Oxford, earning accolades as a leading economist.
He is celebrated as the architect of India’s economic liberalization during his tenure as Finance Minister in 1991, when he introduced transformative reforms that opened India’s economy to global markets. As Prime Minister, he oversaw a decade of economic growth, key social welfare programs, and pivotal foreign policy achievements, including the U.S.-India civil nuclear agreement. Known for his integrity, humility, and visionary leadership, Dr. Singh’s legacy remains a cornerstone of modern India’s development story.
