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Manmohan Singh
Narendra Modi succeeded Manmohan Singh as the Indian PM in 2014 | Photo courtesy: Narendra Modi X handle

Manmohan Singh will be remembered as a kind person, a learned economist, and a leader dedicated to reforms: PM Modi

| @indiablooms | Dec 27, 2024, at 12:36 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of his immediate predecessor Manmohan Singh in a video message from New Delhi on Friday.

He remarked that Singh's demise is a significant loss for the nation.

The PM said that achieving success in every field of life is not an ordinary feat and Singh was an achiever despite having lost much after he came to India during the partition.

He added that Singh's life teaches future generations how to rise above adversity and achieve great heights.

Modi emphasized that Singh will always be remembered as a kind person, a learned economist, and a leader dedicated to reforms and highlighted Singh's numerous contributions to the Indian government at various levels as an economist.

The PM lauded Singh's role as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India during challenging times.

The PM noted that as finance minister in the government of former prime minister and Bharat Ratna Shri P.V. Narasimha Rao, Manmohan Singh guided the country out of a financial crisis and onto a new economic path.

He emphasized that Singh's contributions to the nation's development and progress as prime minister will always be remembered.

He added that Singh's commitment to the people and the country's development was always held in high regard.

Modi underscored that Singh's life was a reflection of his honesty and simplicity. He highlighted Singh's distinguished parliamentary career was marked by his humility, gentleness, and intellect.

The prime minister recalled Singh was dedicated even at the end of his tenure in the Rajya Sabha earlier this year.

"Despite his physical challenges, Singh attended important sessions in a wheelchair, fulfilling his parliamentary duties," said Modi. 

The prime minister remarked that despite receiving education from prestigious global institutions and holding top government positions, Singh never forgot the values of his humble background.

He added that Singh always rose above party politics, maintaining contact with individuals from all parties and being easily accessible to everyone.

The prime minister fondly remembered his open discussions with Singh on national and international issues during his tenure as chief minister and later in Delhi.

He expressed his condolences to Singh's family and paid tribute to him on behalf of all citizens.

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