Thu Dec 26 18:31:49 UTC 2024: ## Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92
**New Delhi, India** – Former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. He was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi after suffering a sudden loss of consciousness at home. Despite immediate resuscitation efforts, he was declared dead at 9:51 PM.
Dr. Singh, who served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, was a highly respected figure in Indian politics and is widely credited with architecting the 1991 economic reforms that pulled India from the brink of bankruptcy and ushered in an era of liberalization. His contributions as Finance Minister under P.V. Narasimha Rao were instrumental in this transformation.
The AIIMS released a statement confirming his death, attributing it to age-related medical conditions. His wife, Gurcharan Kaur, and three daughters survive him. Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum, with Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Sonia Gandhi rushing to the hospital upon hearing the news. Union Health Minister JP Nadda described Dr. Singh as a “visionary statesman” whose legacy will inspire generations. Dr. Singh retired from the Rajya Sabha in April after a 33-year tenure.
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