New Delhi || 27-12-2024
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today.
He remarked that Dr. Singh’s demise is a significant loss for the nation. The Prime Minister said that achieving success in every field of life is not an ordinary feat and Dr. Singh was an achiever despite having lost much after he came to India during the partition. He added that Dr. Singh’s life teaches future generations how to rise above adversity and achieve great heights.
PM Modi emphasized that Dr. Singh will always be remembered as a kind person, a learned economist, and a leader dedicated to reforms and highlighted Dr. Singh’s numerous contributions to the Indian government at various levels as an economist. The Prime Minister lauded Dr. Singh’s role as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India during challenging times.
The Prime Minister noted that as Finance Minister in the government of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna P.V. Narasimha Rao, Dr. Manmohan Singh guided the country out of a financial crisis and onto a new economic path.
He emphasized that Dr. Singh’s contributions to the nation’s development and progress as Prime Minister will always be remembered. He added that Dr. Singh’s commitment to the people and the country’s development was always held in high regard.
Prime Minister Modi underscored that Dr. Singh’s life was a reflection of his honesty and simplicity. He highlighted Dr. Singh’s distinguished parliamentary career was marked by his humility, gentleness, and intellect.
The Prime Minister recalled that even at the end of Dr. Singh’s tenure in the Rajya Sabha earlier this year, he had praised Dr. Singh’s dedication as an inspiration to all. Despite his physical challenges, Dr. Singh attended important sessions in a wheelchair, fulfilling his parliamentary duties.
The Prime Minister remarked that despite receiving education from prestigious global institutions and holding top government positions, Dr. Singh never forgot the values of his humble background.
He added that Dr. 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 Dr. Singh on national and international issues during his tenure as Chief Minister and later in Delhi. He expressed his condolences to Dr. Singh’s family and paid tribute to him on behalf of all citizens.
Paid tributes to Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji at his residence. India will forever remember his contribution to our nation. pic.twitter.com/nnNZjiSowN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 27, 2024
Prime minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah paid floral tributes to the former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh at his residence.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi passed a Condolence Resolution in the memory of Dr. Manmohan Singh, Former Prime Minister. The Cabinet paid homage to Dr. Manmohan Singh by observing a two-minute silence.
State mourning is declared for seven days till 01.01.2025.
During this mourning period, the National Flag will be flown half-mast throughout Bharat.
The National Flag will also be flown at half-mast in all the Indian Missions/High Commissions abroad for seven days till 01.01.2025.
Dr. Manmohan Singh will be accorded State Funeral. On the day of State Funeral, a half day holiday will be declared in all the Central Government offices and CPSUs.
