Manmohan Singh dies: Indian group wears black armbands in reminiscence of former PM as tributes pour in from sports activities fraternity

Members of the Indian cricket group had been seen carrying black armbands in reminiscence of the the late Dr Manmohan Singh
on Day 2 of the ‘Boxing Day Check’ in opposition to Australia in Melbourne as tributes poured in from the sporting fraternity following the
demise of the previous Prime Minister of India. Dr Singh, who had served as Union Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996 and as Prime Minister between 2004 and 2014, handed away on the age of 92 on Thursday at AIIMS in New Delhi.

Dr Singh, who was born in Gah, Pakistan in 1932, is broadly credited with lifting India out of a disaster with the
liberalisation of the financial system shortly after his appointment as Finance Minister within the PV Narasimha Rao-led cupboard in 1991. His largest achievement as PM was the Indo-US Nuclear Deal that was signed in 2008 in addition to serving to India obtain its highest-ever GDP progress charge of 10.08 per cent and implementing social welfare measures such because the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Act.

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Tributes have been pouring in for the famend economist ever since AIIMS confirmed information of his demise late on Thursday, with politicians throughout occasion traces remembering Dr Singh as a hardworking and sensible particular person whose defining trait was his integrity.

Right here’s how members of the sports activities fraternity, together with legendary shooter Abhinav Bindra and cricket legends Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh, paid tribute to Dr Singh:

Unhappy information of the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. A visionary chief and a real statesman who labored tirelessly for India’s progress. His knowledge and humility will all the time be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family members. 🙏 #ManmohanSingh ji

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) December 26, 2024

Saddened by the information of sudden demise of former Prime Minister, a radical gentleman, and a visionary chief, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji 💔💔What really set him aside was his calm and regular management in occasions of disaster, his skill to navigate advanced political landscapes, and his… pic.twitter.com/WKbjrnADJQ

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 26, 2024

I’m deeply saddened to listen to of the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh ji . I had the privilege of assembly him after my Olympic win in 2008, and I’ll all the time bear in mind his humility, knowledge, and quiet energy. His management was outlined by a long-term imaginative and prescient for India’s progress, and… pic.twitter.com/cCktnU3Zh3

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) December 26, 2024

You can be missed sir #ManmohanSingh ji

Relaxation in Peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/b0vHeUpcgL

— Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) December 26, 2024

Unhappy to be taught in regards to the demise of our former Prime Minister Shri Manmohan Singh ji. Heartfelt condolences to his household and family members.
Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/g1G0MnCkll

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 27, 2024

भारत ने आज एक ऐसे महानायक को खो दिया, जिन्होंने अपनी असाधारण बुद्धिमत्ता, सादगी और दूरदृष्टि से देश को नई ऊंचाइयों पर पहुंचाया। डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह केवल एक प्रधानमंत्री नहीं थे, बल्कि वे एक विचारक, अर्थशास्त्री और सच्चे देशभक्त थे।

उनकी शांत नेतृत्व शैली और आर्थिक दूरदृष्टि ने 1991… pic.twitter.com/JDoXy8PvmV

— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) December 26, 2024