Manmohan Singh death: Rare pics of former prime minister and architect of India's economic reforms

Manmohan Singh, former prime minister and architect of India's economic reforms, died on December 26 at the age of 92, at AIIMS in Delhi, where he was admitted. A seven-day morning in honour of Manmohan Singh has been declared and his last rites will be conducted with full state honours.

Former PM Manmohan Singh with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi condoled Singh's death and wrote that he was one of the 'most distinguished leaders' and made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives during his tenure as a PM. "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," Modi said.

In this rare picture of Dr Manmohan Singh, dating back to 2009, he is seen with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden at a toast for Indo-American friendship at a luncheon in Washington.

In this November 8, 2010 picture, US President Barack Obama and former prime minister Manmohan Singh greet each other after addressing a joint press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

In this photograph, ormer PM Manmohan Singh presents a memento to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for her immense contributions to India and the Congress Party. Congress on Thursday posted, "History will always remember Dr Manmohan Singh for his dignified demeanour, commitment to public service, profound wisdom and humility."

Here, Manmohan Singh is seen exchanging greetings with Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. The Congress leader condoling his demise wrote that he has lost a 'mentor and guide'. "Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride," Rahul Gandhi said.

In this picture, Manmohan Singh, a scholar, statesman and visionary is seen with former president APJ Abdul Kalam. Singh had ended his 33-year-long parliamentary innings in the Rajya Sabha on April 2024.

Former PM Manmohan Singh with Atal Bihari Vajpayee who had served as the prime minister till 2004. Singh, who headed the Congress-led UPA government for two terms from 2004 to 2014, had been in poor health for the last few months.

The photo shows former prime minister Manmohan Singh with former president Pranab Mukherjee.

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh photographed during a media briefing. He is survived by his wife Gursharan Kaur, a history professor, and three daughters.