Manmohan Singh, The Finance Minister Who Rescued India From Economic Collapse: A Look Back
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Manmohan Singh, The Finance Minister Who Rescued India From Economic Collapse: A Look Back

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Manmohan Singh Death: Dr Manmohan Singh, India's former Prime Minister and a celebrated economist, breathed his last on Thursday, December 26, at the age of 92. Before taking up the mantle of Prime Minister, Singh served as the 22nd Union Minister of Finance from June 1991 to May 1996, a tenure that marked a transformative period for the nation's economy. So that's how I started in politics" The Crisis At Hand Manmohan Singh's tenure as India's Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996 is widely regarded as a watershed moment in the country's economic history. Structural Reforms & Policy Overhaul As Finance Minister, Singh introduced a slew of bold and transformative reforms that redefined India's economic framework. Decisive Shift For The Nation Singh’s tenure as Finance Minister marked a decisive shift in India's economic trajectory.

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Manmohan Singh’s mixed economic legacy
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Manmohan Singh’s mixed economic legacy

Live Mint  

The death of Manmohan Singh last week was followed by a flurry of sentimental obituaries eulogizing the former Indian prime minister, who led the government from 2004 to 2014. Above all, Singh, who was 92, is remembered for the economic reforms he oversaw in 1991 as finance minister—reforms that opened India’s economy to more market competition and foreign investment. Dhiraj …

Manmohan Singh: The unsung maestro of Parliament
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Manmohan Singh: The unsung maestro of Parliament

Hindustan Times  

Dr Manmohan Singh’s journey from a modest childhood in Gah to one of India’s most respected public figures is well-documented. Dr Singh’s first intervention in Parliament occurred on July 12, 1991, in the Lok Sabha, when he addressed supplementary questions posed by KP Unnikrishnan about the government’s decision to sell gold. Dr Singh also kept Parliament informed on critical foreign …

‘Great statesman’: Maldives President Muizzu recalls Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit that strengthened ties
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‘Great statesman’: Maldives President Muizzu recalls Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit that strengthened ties

Live Mint  

Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu praised Dr Manmohan Singh as “a great statesman,” days after his death. Mohamed Muizzu's message Maldives' President paid tributes to India's former Prime Minister on social media platform X and said that his “historic visit to the Maldives in November 2011 marked a significant milestone in advancing our economic and social development.” “Dr Singh’s commitment to …

India bids goodbye to former stalwart prime minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral
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India bids goodbye to former stalwart prime minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India bid farewell to its …

DK Shivakumar pays tribute to Manmohan Singh, calls him architect of landmark bills
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DK Shivakumar pays tribute to Manmohan Singh, calls him architect of landmark bills

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, calling him the architect of transformative policies that changed the destiny of the nation. The media and even opposition parties are now recognising his immense contributions to the country.” The Deputy CM praised Manmohan Singh for upholding the Constitution and stabilising the country’s economy. …

Manmohan Singh's bold economic reforms transformed India: UK Foreign Secretary
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Manmohan Singh's bold economic reforms transformed India: UK Foreign Secretary

India Today  

Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday said that India's former Prime Minister was pivotal in laying the foundations of the "thriving" India-UK relationship, lauding his "bold economic reforms" that transformed India's economy post 1991 and calling him a "visionary leader." Highlighting the former Prime Minister's role in bolstering India's ties with UK, Lammy, taking to social media platform X, …

Congress slams govt on ‘lapses’ in Singh’s funeral arrangements
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Congress slams govt on ‘lapses’ in Singh’s funeral arrangements

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Saturday intensified its attack on the Union government over both the handling of former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s funeral at Nigambodh Ghat and the continuing uncertainty over his memorial site, alleging a series of protocol breaches and “deliberate disrespect” to India’s first Sikh prime minister. By late evening, the controversy snowballed into a major political row as …

Thousands pay tearful last respects to Manmohan Singh
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Thousands pay tearful last respects to Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died at 92 on Thursday, leaving behind a legacy of historic measures that unleashed India’s economy, was cremated on Saturday with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in the nation’s capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays his last respects to former prime Minister Manmohan Singh, at Nigam Bodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday. …

Manmohan Singh was a visionary, always listened, never interfered, Raghuram Rajan says
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Manmohan Singh was a visionary, always listened, never interfered, Raghuram Rajan says

Hindustan Times  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was a brilliant economist with a visionary outlook on India's potential, along with with a fine sense of political feasibility, former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Friday, according to news agency PTI. In this Aug. 17, 2013 file photo, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with economist Raghuram Rajan, in New Delhi. …

Weekend News Wrap: Ex-PM Manmohan Singh passes away; Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash; Modi’s Kuwait visit; and more
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Weekend News Wrap: Ex-PM Manmohan Singh passes away; Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash; Modi’s Kuwait visit; and more

Live Mint  

Weekend News Wrap: From December 22 to 27, Former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, passed away at 92. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Kuwait, where he was warmly received with a ceremonial welcome, including a Guard of Honour. Take a look: PM Narendra Modi's Kuwait visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome …

Manmohan Singh: Doctor who turned sick India into a global power
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Manmohan Singh: Doctor who turned sick India into a global power

Deccan Chronicle  

Decades back, Dr Manmohan Singh had said, “Never let a crisis go waste.” He was presented with a similar opportunity, when he was picked by then Prime Minister P.V. The room for maneuver, to live on borrowed money or time, does not exist any more,” Dr Manmohan Singh declared in his first Budget on July 24, 1991.Drawing attention of Parliament …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: BJP Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi Targets Congress, Here's What He Said
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Manmohan Singh Last Rites: BJP Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi Targets Congress, Here's What He Said

ABP News  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi on Thursday due to age-related health issues. His body was brought to his residence late that night, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders paid their respects on Friday, offering condolences to his wife, Gursharan Kaur. The Union Home Ministry declared …

Manmohan Singh Funeral: Massive Crowd Gathers at Congress HQ for Final Farewell to Former PM
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Manmohan Singh Funeral: Massive Crowd Gathers at Congress HQ for Final Farewell to Former PM

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Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi on Thursday due to age-related health issues. His body was brought to his residence late that night, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders paid their respects on Friday, offering condolences to his wife, Gursharan Kaur. The Union Home Ministry declared …

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Former PM Embarks on His Final Journey, Cong Workers Gather in Thousands
6 days, 23 hours ago

Manmohan Singh Last Rites: Former PM Embarks on His Final Journey, Cong Workers Gather in Thousands

ABP News  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi on Thursday. His mortal remains were brought to his residence late on Thursday night, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders paid their final respects on Friday, offering condolences to his wife, Gursharan Kaur. The Union Home Ministry announced a seven-day …

Legacy left behind by Dr Manmohan Singh as PM- Misgovernance, policy paralysis and massive corruption
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Legacy left behind by Dr Manmohan Singh as PM- Misgovernance, policy paralysis and massive corruption

Op India  

Dr Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India breathed his last on the 26th of December 2024 at the age of 92. Riding on the sympathy wave following former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination, the Congress party came to power under the leadership of PV Narasimha Rao and Dr Manmohan Singh became the Finance Minister of India. Dr Manmohan …

Manmohan Singh: A testament to the power of quiet conviction
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Manmohan Singh: A testament to the power of quiet conviction

Live Mint  

When prime minister Narasimha Rao handpicked Dr Manmohan Singh as finance minister in 1991, it was an audacious gamble. Facing a near-catastrophic balance-of-payments crisis, Singh unlocked India with reforms, dismantled decades-old red tape, and gave wings to the nation’s entrepreneurial spirit. An economist of rare brilliance, a statesman of unshakable integrity, and a man of quiet yet unyielding resolve, Dr …

Manmohan Singh: A reformer who had concern for vulnerable groups
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Manmohan Singh: A reformer who had concern for vulnerable groups

Live Mint  

The passing away of Dr Manmohan Singh creates a big void in India’s intellectual scene. The second change in direction was to reverse the strong bias towards state ownership of means of production and proliferation of public sector enterprises in almost every sphere of economic activity. The private sector is being given a larger space to operate in, as some …

Pakistan minister mourns Manmohan Singh: Played key role in improving ties
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Pakistan minister mourns Manmohan Singh: Played key role in improving ties

India Today  

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said he was saddened by the passing of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh who "played a notable role in improving India-Pakistan ties". "Saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India. He played a notable role in improving Pakistan-India bilateral relations during his tenure …

Manmohan Singh dies: Leaders across parties bid farewell to 'visionary' former PM
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Manmohan Singh dies: Leaders across parties bid farewell to 'visionary' former PM

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/10 President Droupadi Murmu visited the residence of Dr Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India and paid last respects to him. Image Source : AP 2/10 PM Modi remembered ex-PM and said, "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Image Source : PTI 6/10 Amit Shah called …

From Gah to global glory: How Manmohan Singh scripted India's economic renaissance
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From Gah to global glory: How Manmohan Singh scripted India's economic renaissance

India Today  

Manmohan Singh, a towering economist and the architect of India’s economic liberalisation, passed away on December 26 at the age of 92. Revered for his quiet demeanour, Singh’s legacy is etched in India’s transformation from a struggling post-colonial economy to an emerging global powerhouse. By opening up the economy to foreign direct investment and streamlining industrial policies, Singh laid the …

Manmohan Singh’s life a reflection of India’s resilient spirit: PM Modi
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Manmohan Singh’s life a reflection of India’s resilient spirit: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled his predecessor Manmohan Singh as not just as a leader but as a remarkable human being whose journey from Partition-era displacement to India’s highest office embodied the nation’s resilient spirit as he delivered a eulogy recounting the Congress leader’s achievements as scholar, economist and a leader dedicated to reforms. Modi said …

Manmohan Singh: Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to a Visionary Leader
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Manmohan Singh: Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to a Visionary Leader

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's final journey will commence from the 24 Akbar Road All India Congress Committee headquarters to the Nigam Bodh Ghat at 9.30 am on Saturday. "We in the Congress party and the people of India will forever be proud and grateful that we had a leader like Manmohan Singh, whose contributions to India's progress and …

Leaders pay respect to former PM Manmohan Singh
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Leaders pay respect to former PM Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Political leaders across party lines gathered at 3, Motilal Nehru Road in New Delhi on Friday to pay their last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92 the previous day. Former president Ram Nath Kovind pays tribute to former prime minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Friday Union home minister Amit Shah’s described Singh …

BJP, MIM pay tribute to Manmohan Singh
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BJP, MIM pay tribute to Manmohan Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The Telangana BJP and AIMIM leaders expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, paying heartfelt tributes to his legacy and contributions to the nation. The BJP extended its condolences to Dr Singh's family, lauding his far-sighted vision as both finance minister and Prime Minister. BJP MP and parliamentary board member Dr K. Laxman described …

DC Edit | Dr Singh’s growth prescription
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DC Edit | Dr Singh’s growth prescription

Deccan Chronicle  

If one sits down to pen India’s economic history after Independence, it could be broadly classified into two eras — Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s socialist era from 1950 to 1991 and Dr Manmohan Singh’s liberal economic regime from 1991 onwards. The economic policies before 1991 were largely influenced by India’s suspicion of foreign traders, in view of its experience with the …

DC Edit | Singh’s success as economist outweighed failures as PM
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DC Edit | Singh’s success as economist outweighed failures as PM

Deccan Chronicle  

In a remarkable journey from an economist to central banker to a transformational finance minister and then an accidental Prime Minister, his integrity, humility, knowledge and calm and gentle way were Dr Manmohan Singh’s constant companions. His greatest contribution to India will remain his leading the country out of the darkness of a closed economy based on protectionism with a …

Manmohan Singh: Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to a Visionary Leader
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Manmohan Singh: Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to a Visionary Leader

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's final journey will commence from the 24 Akbar Road All India Congress Committee headquarters to the Nigam Bodh Ghat at 9.30 am on Saturday. "We in the Congress party and the people of India will forever be proud and grateful that we had a leader like Manmohan Singh, whose contributions to India's progress and …

State funeral to be held for former PM Dr Manmohan Singh at Nigam Bodh ghat
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State funeral to be held for former PM Dr Manmohan Singh at Nigam Bodh ghat

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's final journey will commence from the 24 Akbar Road All India Congress Committee headquarters to the Nigam Bodh Ghat at 9.30 am on Saturday. "We in the Congress party and the people of India will forever be proud and grateful that we had a leader like Manmohan Singh, whose contributions to India's progress …

An Indian visionary committed to regional peace: South Asian leaders remember Manmohan Singh
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An Indian visionary committed to regional peace: South Asian leaders remember Manmohan Singh

The Hindu  

“Take steady steps and take your time” was the advice then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gave Hamid Karzai, who became President of Afghanistan at the age of 45, when he first met him in 2004. Speaking to The Hindu on Friday, Mr. Karzai said India and Afghanistan had the “best relations” during Dr. Singh’s tenure, as India became Afghanistan’s first …

Manmohan Singh's funeral to be held with full military honours in Delhi today
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Manmohan Singh's funeral to be held with full military honours in Delhi today

Hindustan Times  

The last rites of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday, will be performed at New Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday at 11:45 am. "Dr Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister passed away at 9.51 PM on December 26, 2024 at AllMS Hospital, New Delhi. Manmohan Singh death latest updates: Last rites of former PM to be …

India Inc. mourns death of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh
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India Inc. mourns death of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: India Inc on Friday mourned the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, describing him as the architect of India's economic liberalisation who ushered in path-breaking reforms across all areas of the economy. A rare leader who spoke softly but achieved monumental strides through his actions, Dr Singh's life remains a masterclass in leadership, humility and service to …

Dr Manmohan Singh's reforms redefined India's trajectory as a rising global power
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Dr Manmohan Singh's reforms redefined India's trajectory as a rising global power

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who breathed his last on Thursday night, had a legacy of economic reforms in India. REACTIONS: Recalling Dr Singh's contributions as the architect of India's economic reforms, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday that India’s economic reforms have left an indelible mark. Former RBI governor Urjit Patel also said Dr Singh …

Manmohan Singh was my friend, philosopher and guide: Sonia Gandhi
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Manmohan Singh was my friend, philosopher and guide: Sonia Gandhi

The Hindu  

Describing former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's death as a "personal loss", Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday said he was her friend, philosopher and guide and that in his death, the party has lost a leader who was the epitome of wisdom, nobility and humility. Manmohan Singh death LIVE updates "We in the Congress party and the people …

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh death: Congress Working Committee passes resolution on December 27, 2024.
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Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh death: Congress Working Committee passes resolution on December 27, 2024.

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was a true statesman whose “life and work have profoundly shaped the destiny of India,” the Congress Working Committee said in a resolution on Friday. Manmohan Singh death LIVE updates Endorsing his policies of “deregulation, privatisation, and the encouragement of foreign investment,” the CWC noted that he laid the foundation for India’s rapid economic growth. …

Sonia Gandhi calls Manmohan Singh’s death a ‘deeply personal loss’, hails him as ‘statesman of wisdom’
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Sonia Gandhi calls Manmohan Singh’s death a ‘deeply personal loss’, hails him as ‘statesman of wisdom’

Live Mint  

Congress Parliamentary Party President Sonia Gandhi on Friday condoled the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, expressing her sadness over the ‘deep personal loss’. “For me, Dr Manmohan Singh’s death is a deeply personal loss,” Sonia Gandhi wrote in her obituary for the deceased former PM. We in the Congress Party, and the people of India will forever be …

Dr Manmohan Singh: Leader With a Difference
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Dr Manmohan Singh: Leader With a Difference

The Quint  

Dr. Manmohan Singh was the first specialist to be sworn in India’s Prime Minister. After all, his DPhil was from Oxford University on Indian Export Trends and Prospects, and he put it to good use when he bailed out the country from a grave economic crisis as Finance Minister in the cabinet of Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. Euphemistically …

P. Chidambaram on Manmohan Singh: One journey ends, another continues
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P. Chidambaram on Manmohan Singh: One journey ends, another continues

Live Mint  

Sometimes I think Dr. Manmohan Singh had many lives. As the years rolled by, Dr. Singh held many positions in government, but he seems to have blended with the environment—controls and regulations, dominance of the public sector, protectionism, licences, permits and quotas, suspicion of the private sector, wariness about foreign trade especially imports, and all other incidents of a closed …

Manmohan Singh's reforms transformed India, unshackled economy: Economists
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Manmohan Singh's reforms transformed India, unshackled economy: Economists

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's 1991 budget unshackled India's economy, significantly enhancing the economic prospects for hundreds of millions of Indians, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund Gita Gopinath said on Friday. "Dr Manmohan Singh's 1991 budget unshackled India's economy, significantly enhancing the economic prospects for hundreds of millions of Indians. Former RBI Governor Raghuram …

Manmohan Singh, the leader who liberalized India
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Manmohan Singh, the leader who liberalized India

Live Mint  

In 1991, India was facing political and economic instability. As the parliamentary session began, a frail medium-height technocrat, Manmohan Singh, who was the then finance minister, stood up and, in one fell swoop for the next hour or so, liberalized and globalised the Indian economy on a scale never seen before. He gave back to the Indian people the economic …

Manmohan Singh was a ‘visionary’, say south stars Chiranjeevi, Vijay, Mohanlal, Rishab Shetty in tribute
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Manmohan Singh was a ‘visionary’, say south stars Chiranjeevi, Vijay, Mohanlal, Rishab Shetty in tribute

Hindustan Times  

Former Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, died on December 26 while being treated for age-related ailments. Keerthy Suresh wrote about the impact Manmohan left on the country, “Deeply shocked to hear about the passing of the visionary leader, Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. May his soul rest in peace.” ‘His legacy will endure the annals of …

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi pay tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh
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Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi pay tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh

The Hindu  

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Manoj Bajpayee and other film stars on Friday condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, remembering him as a "visionary" and a "great financial reformer and statesman". "His visionary and game changing contributions as the finance minister and then his highly successful tenure as the 13th Prime Minister of India for two successive terms …

'Eminent Statesman, Renowned Economist': Union Cabinet Pays Tribute To Ex-PM Manmohan Singh
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'Eminent Statesman, Renowned Economist': Union Cabinet Pays Tribute To Ex-PM Manmohan Singh

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 27 The Union Cabinet on Friday condoled the passing of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, hailing him as an eminent statesman and a distinguished leader who left an imprint on the national life. During a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet observed a two-minute silence in honour of the departed soul and adopted a …

Manmohan Singh: The archetypical insider who guided India towards its economic potential
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Manmohan Singh: The archetypical insider who guided India towards its economic potential

Live Mint  

Manmohan Singh was chief guest at the annual convocation of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore on 15 April 1991. After a stint in academia and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in New York, Manmohan Singh joined the Indira Gandhi government in 1972 as an economic advisor. Manmohan Singh left an indelible mark on India, and on …

Manmohan Singh Death: Govt Offices, CPSUs To Get Half-Day Holiday On Saturday To Mourn Ex-PM, Says Cabinet
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Manmohan Singh Death: Govt Offices, CPSUs To Get Half-Day Holiday On Saturday To Mourn Ex-PM, Says Cabinet

ABP News  

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday passed a Condolence Resolution in the memory of Dr Manmohan Singh, Former Prime Minister. The Congress also confirmed that the last rites of former PM Manmohan Singh would be held on Saturday in Delhi on Saturday morning. Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh ji’s mortal remains will be at his …

Anupam Kher pays emotional tribute to Manmohan Singh, reveals he initially refused The Accidental Prime Minister
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Anupam Kher pays emotional tribute to Manmohan Singh, reveals he initially refused The Accidental Prime Minister

Hindustan Times  

Anupam Kher is mourning the loss of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, paying a heartfelt tribute to him through a video on social media. In the emotional post, Anupam reminisced about his meetings with Singh while working on The Accidental Prime Minister, saying he will miss the “man in the turban”. Manmohan Singh dies Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh …

'Never Forgot His Humble Background': PM Modi Hails Predecessor Manmohan Singh
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'Never Forgot His Humble Background': PM Modi Hails Predecessor Manmohan Singh

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed his predecessor Manmohan Singh as he mourned his death as a big loss to the nation. In a video message, PM Modi reflected upon Singh's life journey after his family migrated to India, leaving behind everything following Partition. I extend my condolences to his family and admirers.https://t.co/6YhbaT99dq — Narendra Modi December 27, 2024 Modi said …

Manmohan Singh’s iconic 1991 budget speech that changed the country forever – ‘India is now wide awake…’
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Manmohan Singh’s iconic 1991 budget speech that changed the country forever – ‘India is now wide awake…’

Live Mint  

Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday at 92, was Prime Minister for two terms in the Congress-led UPA government from 2004 to 2014. Singh also served as Finance Minister in the government of Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao from 1991 to 1996, when he was instrumental in implementing sweeping economic reforms in the country. It was on July 24, …

Manmohan Singh dies: PM Modi pays tribute, says ‘not ordinary to lose so much in Partition and achieve a lot in life’
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Manmohan Singh dies: PM Modi pays tribute, says ‘not ordinary to lose so much in Partition and achieve a lot in life’

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a speech on Friday. PM Modi said, “It is not ordinary to lose so much in Partition, come to India and achieve a lot in various aspects of life…His life teaches us how to rise above struggles and reach greater heights, and this lesson will …

Tributes pour as former PM Manmohan Singh passes away at 92
1 week ago

Tributes pour as former PM Manmohan Singh passes away at 92

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday described former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as an intellectual statesman who embodied humility, wisdom, and integrity. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan posted on X that Bharat mourns the demise of a great statesman, a visionary economist, a man of humility, and intellect, and a former Prime Minister, Padma Vibhushan …

Vir Das hails Manmohan Singh’s ‘ability to take a joke’ in unusual tribute
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Vir Das hails Manmohan Singh’s ‘ability to take a joke’ in unusual tribute

Live Mint  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was kind, humble, distinguished and wise – as his colleagues and opponents described him. Comedian and actor Vir Das recalled making jokes about Manmohan Singh on prime-time bulletins for a mainstream news channel. Vir Das then went on to say that the mark of a truly great, secure, and humble leader, “to my profession,” is …

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