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Manmohan Singh, Two-Time Prime Minister And Eminent Economist, Passes Away At 92
Former PM Manmohan Singh (File Photo)
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday (26 December) due to age-related medical conditions.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, where he was admitted, confirmed his demise in an official statement.
"With profound grief, we inform the demise of former Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, aged 92. He was being treated for age-related medical conditions and had a sudden loss of consciousness at home on 26 December 2024," AIIMS said.
"Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the medical emergency at AIIMS, New Delhi at 8.06 pm. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9.51 pm," AIIMS said.
Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister for two terms in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government from 2004 to 2014. He had been in poor health for the last few months.
Manmohan Singh served as the Prime Minister of India for two consecutive terms under the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) from 2004 to 2014.
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He is survived by his wife, Gurcharan Singh, and their three daughters.
"India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr Manmohan Singh ji. 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. His interventions in parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people's lives," PM Modi said.
"Dr Manmohan Singh ji and I interacted regularly when he was PM and I was the CM of Gujarat. We would have extensive deliberations on various subjects relating to governance. His wisdom and humility were always visible. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the family of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, his friends and countless admirers. Om Shanti," he said.
Meanwhile, the Centre is likely to declare a period of national mourning for seven days to honour the former prime minister.
Manmohan Singh's last rites will be conducted with full state honours.
All government programmes scheduled for Friday will reportedly be cancelled and the Union Cabinet will hold a meeting at 11 am.
During the period of national mourning, the National Flag will be flown at half-mast across all buildings where it is regularly displayed, and no official entertainment will be held.
