Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. He was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi earlier that evening after his health deteriorated.
Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, Punjab Province (now in Pakistan), Singh was a distinguished economist and politician. He served as India’s 13th Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, becoming the first Sikh to hold the office. His tenure was marked by significant economic reforms and policies that contributed to India’s growth.
Before his premiership, Singh held several key positions, including Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and Finance Minister. As Finance Minister in the early 1990s, he was instrumental in implementing economic liberalization policies that transformed India’s economy.
Singh’s passing marks the end of an era in Indian politics. Tributes are pouring in from across the nation, reflecting on his contributions to the country’s development and his legacy as a statesman.
