Manmohan Singh was born in Gah, a village in Punjab, which is now in Pakistan. On his death, residents from his ancestral village paid tribute to India's former PM.
Pakistan on Friday paid tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh who passed away on Thursday at AIIMS. In a post on X, Pakistani Foreign Minister said that Manmohan Singh will be remembered for his approach to regional issues.
Former PM Manmohan Singh shaped the India foreign policy as he emphasized on strengthening India's relations with countries like the US, Russia, China, among others. He is credited for signing the civil nuclear deal with the US.
The United Kingdom has paid tribute to India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away late night in Delhi. UK says that it will always be proud Singh's contribution to India-UK ties.
Manmohan Singh, India’s 13th Prime Minister, is remembered for his pivotal role in the country’s economic transformation. From launching the RTI Act to implementing the MNREGA and Aadhaar initiatives, his legacy includes landmark policies that reshaped India.
Following the passing of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, heartfelt stories of his humility and dedication have emerged. One notable account shared by BJP leader Asim Arun highlighted Singh’s fondness for his Maruti 800, symbolising his middle-class values and commitment to the common man.
Manmohan Singh dies: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were seen together at the former prime minister's residence paying their homage to Singh.
Manmohan Singh death: Singh, a renowned economist who was the finance minister under the then prime minister P V Narasimha Rao, was the architect and the brainchild of economic reforms in 1991 that pulled India from the brink of bankruptcy and ushered in an era of economic liberalisation.
Manmohan Singh, while addressing a press conference in 2014, said, "history will be kinder to me", asserting that his leadership is not weak as projected.
Singh's death was announced by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, where he was admitted to the Emergency ward around 8.30 pm in a critical condition.
Bollywood film based on Manmohan Singh's life history 'The Accidental Prime Minister' deals with Dr Singh's tenure as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.
Manmohan Singh, just after becoming the Finance Minister in 1991, had called a meeting of top officers. In the meeting, he laid out the reform agenda, and said that he had full backing of the then Prime Minister Narasimha Rao.
Manmohan Singh dies: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions, AIIMS informed. He served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.
Manmohan Singh dies: Under his stewardship, India witnessed the highest growth rate averaging 7.7 per cent to become a nearly USD 2 trillion economy when he helped it catapult into an economic power and helped raise the living standard of millions.
Manmohan Singh dies: As a two-term Prime Minister under the UPA government, Dr Manmohan Singh held the nation's top post from 2004 to 2014. He continued serving as a member of the Rajya Sabha until his retirement in April 2024.
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