Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
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Former Prime Miniser Manmohan Singh, 92, had passed away on Thursday (December 26, 2024).
Earlier in the day Dr. Singh was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening (December 26, 2024) after his health deteriorated.
AIIMS in a statement 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 had sudden loss of consciousness at home on 26th December 2024. Resuscitative measures were started 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.”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his X page said “India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives..”
Published – December 26, 2024 08:53 pm IST