Thu Dec 26 21:30:14 UTC 2024: ## Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92
**New Delhi, December 27, 2024** – Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away late Thursday evening at the age of 92. He was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in critical condition after suffering a sudden loss of consciousness at home. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, he was declared dead at 9:51 PM.
Dr. Singh served two terms as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, leading the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government. He is widely credited as the architect of India’s 1991 economic reforms, implemented during his tenure as Finance Minister under P.V. Narasimha Rao. These reforms significantly altered India’s economic trajectory.
His passing has prompted a national outpouring of grief. A seven-day national mourning period has been declared, and all Union government functions have been cancelled. His last rites will be performed with full state honours.
Tributes have poured in from across the political spectrum. President Droupadi Murmu lauded Dr. Singh as “one of the greatest sons of Bharat,” highlighting his contributions to the Indian economy and his humility. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Dr. Singh’s wisdom and humility, emphasizing his significant role in shaping India’s economic policies. Leaders from the Indian National Congress, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge, expressed their deep sorrow and remembered Dr. Singh’s legacy of integrity and service. Mr. Kharge described Dr. Singh’s contribution to nation-building as “forever etched in the annals of Indian history”.
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