Thu Dec 26 21:01:19 UTC 2024: ## Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92
**New Delhi, India** – Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92. News of his death sparked a national outpouring of grief, with seven days of national mourning declared. Born in undivided Punjab, Singh went on to receive education at prestigious universities such as Cambridge and Oxford before returning to India and fundamentally reshaping the nation’s economy.
Singh, India’s 14th Prime Minister, held numerous significant positions throughout his career, including serving as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. He is widely credited with spearheading economic reforms that significantly impacted India’s growth. Details surrounding the circumstances of his death are emerging, with reports suggesting he had been found unconscious at home following a health deterioration. Tributes are pouring in from across the political spectrum, with many remembering Singh’s contributions to India’s economic development and his legacy as a respected statesman.
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