Dr Manmohan Singh Death: Former PM Passes Away at 92
Dr Manmohan Singh was known to have recovered sinking ship of Indian economy
Dr Manmohan Singh Death News Today: Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, a distinguished economist and a pivotal figure in Indian politics, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. He breathed his last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, where he had been admitted following a decline in his health.
Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, Punjab (now in Pakistan), Dr. Singh’s family relocated to India during the partition in 1947. He pursued higher education in economics, earning a doctorate from Oxford University. Dr. Singh’s career encompassed roles as an academician, bureaucrat, and politician. He served as the Chief Economic Advisor (1972–1976), Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (1982–1985), and head of the Planning Commission (1985–1987).
In 1991, amid a severe economic crisis, Dr. Singh was appointed as the Finance Minister by then-Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. He implemented significant economic reforms that liberalized India’s economy, steering the nation towards a path of rapid growth. His tenure as the 13th Prime Minister of India, from 2004 to 2014, was marked by key legislations and projects, including the National Rural Health Mission, the Rural Employment Guarantee scheme, and the Right to Information Act.
Dr. Singh was the first Sikh to hold the office of Prime Minister in India and was the first since Jawaharlal Nehru to be re-elected after completing a full five-year term. His leadership was instrumental in navigating India through various economic challenges and achieving significant milestones in development.
His demise marks the end of an era in Indian politics. Tributes have poured in from across the nation, with leaders and citizens alike mourning the loss of a visionary who dedicated his life to the service of the country.
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