Fri Dec 27 11:21:48 UTC 2024: ## Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92

**New Delhi, [Date]** – Former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. He was admitted to AIIMS, Delhi, for age-related health issues, where he breathed his last.

Dr. Singh, who served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and as Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996, was known for his contributions to India’s economy. According to his election affidavit filed in 2019, his net worth was approximately ₹15.77 crore (approximately $1.9 million USD). This wealth primarily comprised bank deposits and two residential properties—one in Chandigarh valued at ₹5.64 crore and another in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj valued at ₹2.23 crore. He reported having no debts, no car, and no personal jewelry, though his wife owned gold jewelry worth ₹2.86 lakh. His assets also included deposits in various bank accounts totaling approximately ₹7 crore and over ₹12 lakh in NSS and postal savings accounts. He held no shares, bonds, or insurance policies.

Dr. Singh, renowned for his simple lifestyle, was elected to the Rajya Sabha unopposed in 2019 from Rajasthan. His passing marks the end of an era for Indian politics.

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