Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s body has returned to his home in Delhi for people to pay their final respects. He passed away at AIIMS in New Delhi on Thursday night at the age of 92, just hours after being admitted in critical condition. His body has been preserved and will be available for public viewing at his residence.
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit shared on Friday that the exact schedule for the public to pay tribute hasn’t been decided yet. The timing will depend on when Manmohan Singh’s daughter arrives from abroad. Dikshit mentioned that the last rites might happen tomorrow and that the heavy rain has caused some delays. Public viewing could start after 10 AM today.
Tributes Coming In
Many leaders and celebrities are expressing their sadness over Manmohan Singh’s passing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X, saying, “India mourns the loss of its distinguished leader, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji.” Modi talked about Singh’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming an influential economist who greatly impacted India’s economy as both Finance Minister and Prime Minister.
Other leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have also shared their condolences and recognized Singh’s contributions to India’s economic growth and his integrity. Business figures like Gautam Adani and Harsh Goenka also honored Singh for his important role in changing India’s economy.
Manmohan Singh’s Legacy
Manmohan Singh is known as the mastermind behind India’s economic changes. When he became Finance Minister in 1991, India was facing a serious economic crisis with a huge fiscal deficit and very low foreign reserves. In this tough situation, he introduced important economic reforms in the Union Budget for 1991-92. This moment marked a new beginning for India’s economy, leading to the removal of strict regulations, allowing private and foreign investment to grow.
He served as Prime Minister for two full terms from 2004 to 2014
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