Thu Dec 26 17:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92
**New Delhi, India** – Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away Thursday night at AIIMS hospital in Delhi at the age of 92. He was admitted to the emergency ward earlier in the evening after his health deteriorated. Singh, globally recognized for his pivotal role in India’s economic liberalization, will be remembered for his profound impact on the nation’s economic landscape.
Former US President Barack Obama, in his 2020 memoir “A Promised Land,” lauded Singh as the “chief architect” of India’s economic transformation. Obama described Singh as an intelligent, thoughtful, and politically honest individual who lifted millions of Indians out of poverty. He highlighted their warm relationship and Singh’s cautious approach to foreign policy, noting his awareness of the historically skeptical Indian bureaucracy’s perspective on US intentions. Obama recounted a dinner party hosted by Singh during a visit to New Delhi, where he observed Singh’s concern for the nation’s economy.
Obama’s praise extended beyond his book. In 2010, following a meeting with Singh at the G20 Summit in Toronto, Obama famously remarked, “When the Prime Minister of India speaks, the world listens.” This quote encapsulates the global respect Singh commanded throughout his career. His legacy as a respected statesman and architect of economic reform will continue to shape discussions on India’s development for years to come.
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