‘India Mourns The Loss’: Modi Pays Tribute To Manmohan Singh, Rahul Says He Misplaced Mentor – News18

Final Up to date:December 27, 2024, 00:37 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned his predecessor, Dr Manmohan Singh, labored extensively to enhance the lives of individuals.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned ‘India is mourning the lack of one in every of its most distinguished leaders’ on Thursday following the information of his predecessor Dr. Manmohan Singh’s passing.

“India mourns the lack of one in every of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to develop into a revered economist. He served in varied authorities positions as properly, together with as Finance Minister, leaving a robust imprint on our financial coverage through the years. His interventions in Parliament had been additionally insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made in depth efforts to enhance individuals’s lives,” he mentioned in a social media put up on X, becoming a member of a refrain of leaders from throughout the political spectrum who prolonged their condolences on the demise of the person who performed a pivotal function in remodeling India’s financial system.

Becoming a member of PM Modi in extending condolences was his cupboard minister and Bharatiya Janata Social gathering (BJP) president JP Nadda and Mallikarjun Kharge, the chief of his rival get together, the Indian Nationwide Congress, a celebration of which Dr Singh was a veteran member.

Rahul Gandhi, Congress chief and chief of opposition within the Parliament, mentioned he “misplaced a mentor and information”.

“Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense knowledge and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics impressed the nation. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the household. I’ve misplaced a mentor and information. Hundreds of thousands of us who admired him will bear in mind him with the utmost delight,” Rahul Gandhi mentioned in a put up on X.

Nadda, who rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi after listening to experiences of Dr Singh falling ailing, mentioned the demise of the previous prime minister was an immense loss to the nation.

“The passing of Former Prime Minister and Economist Shri Manmohan Singh ji is an immense loss for the nation. A visionary statesman and a stalwart of Indian politics, all through his outstanding profession in public service, he constantly voiced for the welfare of the downtrodden,” Nadda mentioned.

Dr Singh’s personal get together’s chief, Mallikarjun Kharge, mentioned historical past would bear in mind the previous prime minister kindly.

“Undoubtedly, historical past shall choose you kindly, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji! With the passing of the Former Prime Minister, India has misplaced a visionary statesman, a pacesetter of unimpeachable integrity, and an economist of unparalleled stature. His coverage of Financial Liberalisation and Rights-based welfare paradigm profoundly remodeled the lives of crores of Indians, nearly making a Center Class in India and lifting crores out of poverty,” Kharge mentioned in an extended social media put up on X.

“A person of motion fairly than phrases, his immense contribution to nation-building will without end be etched within the annals of Indian historical past,” he additional added.

President of India Droupadi Murmu mentioned Manmohan Singh “straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease”. “Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Ji was a type of uncommon politicians who additionally straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease. In his varied roles in public places of work, he made vital contributions to reforming Indian financial system. He’ll all the time be remembered for his service to the nation, his unblemished political life and his utmost humility. His passing is a good loss to all of us. I pay my respectful homage to one of many best sons of Bharat and convey my heartfelt condolences to his household, associates and admirers,” she mentioned in a put up on social media.

House minister Amit Shah mentioned the information of Dr Singh’s demise was “extraordinarily unhappy”.

“The information of the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is extraordinarily unhappy. From being the Governor of the Reserve Financial institution of India to the Finance Minister of the nation and because the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh performed an vital function within the governance of the nation. I categorical my condolences to his household and supporters on this hour of grief. Might Waheguru grant peace to his soul and provides energy to his household to bear this grief,” Shah mentioned on X.

Exterior affairs minister S Jaishankar mentioned Dr Singh was not simply “the architect of Indian financial reforms” but in addition “accountable for the strategic corrections to our international coverage”.

“Deeply grieved on the passing away of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh immediately. Whereas thought to be the architect of Indian financial reforms, he was equally accountable for the strategic corrections to our international coverage. Was immensely privileged to work intently with him. Will all the time bear in mind his kindness and courtesy. My deepest condolences to his household. Om Shanti,” Jaishankar posted on social media.

Congress chief Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mentioned very “few individuals in politics encourage the form of respect that Sardar Manmohan Singh ji did”.

“Few individuals in politics encourage the form of respect that Sardar Manmohan Singh ji did. His honesty will all the time be an inspiration for us and he’ll without end stand tall amongst those that actually love this nation as somebody who remained steadfast in his dedication to serve the nation regardless of being subjected to unfair and deeply private assaults by his opponents. He was genuinely egalitarian, clever, strongwilled and brave till the tip. A uniquely dignified and delicate man within the tough world of politics,” the Wayanad MP mentioned.