Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has died, AIIMS Delhi said on Thursday night.
Singh, 92, was brought to the emergency department on December 26 evening in a critical condition after “sudden loss of consciousness”, the hospital authorities said.
The news of Singh’s demise was also confirmed by his successor, current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji,” part of Modi’s tweet read.
“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 policy over the years.
“His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives,” the PM said.
Another tweet from Modi read: “Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji and I interacted regularly when he was PM and I was the CM of Gujarat. We would have extensive deliberations on various subjects relating to governance. His wisdom and humility were always visible.
Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji and I interacted regularly when he was PM and I was the CM of Gujarat. We would have extensive deliberations on various subjects relating to governance. His wisdom and humility were always visible.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 26, 2024
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“In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the family of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, his friends and countless admirers. Om Shanti.”
(With inputs from Press Trust of India.)
