One of most distinguished leaders: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi condole Manmohan Singh's demise

Former Indian prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh diedat the age of 92 on Thursday (Dec 26). Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolence as he took to the social media platform X and said the nationmourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders. Modi said Singh rosefrom humble origins and became a respected economist.

Modi further added, "He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives."

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Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also mourned the death of the "distinguished economist who transformed India's economic landscape".

On his X account, Dhankar wrote, "As the Vice-President of India, I had the privilege to engage in meaningful, insightful interactions with Dr. Singh at his residence. His profound understanding of the economy, gentle demeanour and unwavering commitment to India's progress will forever be etched in my memory.".

Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, said in a post on X, "Undoubtedly, history shall judge you kindly, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji!"

Kharge saidwith the passing of Singh, the country has lost "a visionary statesman, a leader of unimpeachable integrity, and an economist of unparalleled stature".

He further wrote, "I mourn the loss of a lifelong senior colleague, a gentle intellectual and a humble soul who embodied the aspirations of India, having risen through the ranks with unwavering dedication."

India's Home Minister Amit Shah wrote, "From being the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India to the Finance Minister of the country and as the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh played an important role in the governance of the country."

पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह जी के निधन की सूचना अत्यंत दुःखद है। भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक में गवर्नर से लेकर देश के वित्त मंत्री और प्रधानमंत्री के रूप में डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह जी ने देश की शासन व्यवस्था में महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। दुःख की इस घड़ी में उनके परिजनों व समर्थकों के…

President Droupadi Murmu paidhomage to Singh and wrote, "Manmohan Singh Ji was one of those rare politicians who also straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease."

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Ji was one of those rare politicians who also straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease. In his various roles in public offices, he made critical contributions to reforming Indian economy. He will always be…

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi took to X and wrote, "Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation."

He further expressed his condolences to Singh's family and wife.

In his X post, Gandhi further wrote, "I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride."

(With inputs from agencies)