Fri Dec 27 06:58:56 UTC 2024: ## Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 89
**NEW DELHI, December 27, 2024** – Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26 at AIIMS, Delhi, at the age of 89. Dr. Singh, a renowned economist, will be remembered for his pivotal role in liberalizing India’s economy in 1991 as Finance Minister under P.V. Narasimha Rao. His decade-long tenure as Prime Minister also marked a significant turning point in India’s foreign policy.
Before entering politics, Dr. Singh held numerous key economic positions, including Chief Economic Advisor, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Reserve Bank of India Governor, and Union Finance Secretary. In a 2014 press conference, he famously predicted that history would judge him more favorably than his contemporary critics.
The Hindu has published a collection of articles commemorating his life and career.
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