Dr. Manmohan Singh: Life and legacy of India’s reformist Prime Minister
The Hindu
Dr. Singh, a distinguished economist, played a pivotal role in sustaining the nation’s economy, particularly during the economic crisis of the 2000s.
India’s former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Thursday (December 26, 2024). He was the 14th Prime Minister of India and the first Sikh to hold the position.
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In a statement, AIIMS said, “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 experienced a sudden loss of consciousness at home on December 26, 2024. Resuscitative measures were initiated 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.”
Dr. Singh, a distinguished economist, played a pivotal role in sustaining the nation’s economy, particularly during the economic crisis of the 2000s. He is best remembered for his landmark contributions as Finance Minister under Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao in 1991, when he spearheaded economic reforms that opened up India’s economy to the world. His efforts significantly reduced poverty and set India on a trajectory toward global economic prominence during challenging times.
Dr. Singh retired from the Rajya Sabha in April this year, having represented Rajasthan in his final term. Before that, he served as a member from Assam in the Upper House for six consecutive terms since 1991.
Here is a brief timeline of his illustrious career:
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