Assam Chief Minister Expresses Sorrow Over the Passing of Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh
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Guwahati, Dec 27 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, conveyed his condolences on Thursday regarding the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away in Delhi at the age of 92.
In a message on X, Sarma stated: "I have had the honor of knowing Dr. Manmohan Singh ji since 1991, when he was first elected to the Rajya Sabha from Assam—a state he represented for 28 years. Dr. Sahab exemplified humility and never succumbed to the allure of power. Throughout my interactions with him, his simplicity and decency, combined with his intellectual brilliance, were always evident.
"During his time as Prime Minister, I had numerous opportunities to discuss issues concerning Assam with him, and he consistently listened patiently and showed a strong commitment to social causes. Coming from modest beginnings in a post-partition India, he held several esteemed positions in service to the nation.
Sarma further expressed: "A generation of Indians will forever recall his significant role in launching a free market economy and putting an end to decades of outdated socialist policies. With his passing, the nation has lost a remarkable patriot, an outstanding scholar, an unconventional politician, and a distinguished statesman. My heartfelt condolences to Gursharan Madam, his family, and his admirers. Om Shanti.
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, celebrated economist and the architect of India’s economic reforms, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. He had been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi due to a decline in his health.
The AIIMS issued a statement confirming Dr. Singh's passing: "With deep sorrow, we announce the demise of former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, aged 92. He was receiving treatment for age-related medical issues and experienced a sudden loss of consciousness at home on December 26. Resuscitation efforts began promptly at home. He was taken to the emergency unit at AIIMS. Despite all attempts, he could not be revived and was pronounced dead at 9:51 p.m."
Dr. Singh served as the country's Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and is renowned for his transformative role in guiding India’s economy through a significant liberalization phase.
His tenure is often credited for initiating major economic reforms in 1991 during his time as finance minister, which contributed to modernizing India’s economy and integrating it into the global market.
A man of both humility and intellect, Dr. Singh was highly respected both nationally and internationally. Under his guidance, India experienced steady economic growth, poverty reduction, and a bolstered position on the world stage.
