Thu Sep 26 12:54:15 UTC 2024: ## Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Celebrates 92nd Birthday
**New Delhi, Sept 26:** Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh celebrated his 92nd birthday today, receiving well wishes from political leaders across the spectrum.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to extend his greetings, expressing his desire for Dr. Singh to have a “long and healthy life.” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi highlighted Dr. Singh’s “humility, wisdom, and selfless service,” praising his impact on India’s future.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge described Dr. Singh as a “visionary statesman” whose “actions spoke louder than words.” He expressed gratitude for Dr. Singh’s contributions to the nation.
Dr. Singh, born on September 26, 1932, is a distinguished economist who also served as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1982 to 1985. He served as India’s 13th Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, holding the title of longest-serving Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi at the time.