As India lost its former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Thursday, December 26, social media platforms were flooded with condolence messages from top government officials and politicians. Dr Singh breathed his last at the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the national capital. He was 92 years old and had been battling age-related conditions for the past few months. 

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Dr Singh is survived by his wife, Gurcharan Kaur Singh, and three daughters.

Netizens expressed grief over the passing of Dr Singh, widely recognised as the chief architect of India's economic reforms in 1991.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on microblogging site X (formerly Twitter): "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years."

PM Modi also wrote: "His (Dr Singh's) interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives."

 

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wrote: "Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is no more. He had served as the Governor of RBI and as Finance Minister of India. Presented the milestone budget of 1991 which liberalised the Indian economy. Respected by all, he was soft-spoken and gentle. Condolences to his family and friends."

 

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Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

Describing Dr Singh's demise as an irreparable loss for the country, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said it is impossible to put into words the qualities of his scholarship and simplicity.