Heartbreaking News: HM Amit Shah Mourns the Loss of Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh

New Delhi, Dec 27 (NationPress) Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed his profound sorrow over the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who departed from this world at the age of 92 on Thursday night in AIIMS.

In a message posted on X, the Home Minister stated: "The news of the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is extremely heartbreaking. From his role as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India to his tenure as the Finance Minister and later as Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh made significant contributions to the governance of our nation. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters during this difficult time. May Waheguru bestow peace upon his soul and give strength to his family to endure this loss."

The confirmation of Dr. Singh's passing was issued by AIIMS New Delhi.

"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, aged 92. He had been receiving treatment for age-related health issues and experienced a sudden loss of consciousness at home on December 26. Resuscitation efforts were initiated promptly at home. He was subsequently admitted to the emergency department at AIIMS. Despite all measures taken, he could not be revived and was pronounced dead at 9.51 p.m.," the hospital stated.

Dr. Singh served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014, recognized for his pivotal role in guiding India’s economy through a transformative phase of significant liberalization.

He is survived by his wife, Gursharan Kaur, and their three daughters. Funeral arrangements are anticipated to be announced shortly, with participation from the nation’s leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expected to pay tribute to his legacy. The passing of Dr. Singh marks a significant chapter in Indian political history, with his leadership and legacy set to inspire future generations.

Earlier this year, in April, Manmohan Singh retired from the Rajya Sabha, where Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge acknowledged his extensive parliamentary service.

Dr. Manmohan Singh rose to prominence as the Finance Minister under P.V. Narasimha Rao's government from 1991 to 1996, implementing sweeping reforms that transformed the economy.

He held the position of Prime Minister during two consecutive terms from 2004 to 2014 and remained a Rajya Sabha member until earlier this year.

Throughout his political career, Singh was a Rajya Sabha member since 1991, serving as the Leader of the Opposition from 1998 to 2004.

Manmohan Singh took the oath of office as Prime Minister on May 22, 2004, after the general elections and was sworn in for a second term on May 22, 2009.

He represented Assam for five terms in the Upper House and transitioned to Rajasthan in 2019.

His final address in Parliament was a critique of demonetization, which he termed an "organized loot and legalized plunder."