Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, calling his demise a great loss for the nation and said he will be remembered as a kind-hearted human being, a learned economist and a leader dedicated to reforms.
Prime Minister Modi, in a video message, condoled Singh’s demise and also said that his life teaches future generations how to rise above adversities and achieve great heights.
Modi said, “Dr. Singh’s demise is a big loss for the nation. Achieving success in every sphere of life is no ordinary achievement. He achieved these achievements despite losing a lot after coming to India during Partition.” He said, ”Dr. Singh’s life teaches future generations how to rise above adversity to achieve great heights.”
Modi stressed that Dr Singh will always be remembered as a kind-hearted person, a learned economist and a leader dedicated to reforms.
Modi highlighted Dr Singh’s many contributions to the Government of India at various levels as an economist and praised his role as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India during challenging times.
The Prime Minister said that as Finance Minister in the government of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna PV Narasimha Rao, Dr. Manmohan Singh led the country out of the financial crisis and set it on a new economic path. He stressed, “Dr Singh’s contribution to the development and progress of the nation as Prime Minister will always be remembered.” He said that Dr Singh’s commitment towards the development of the people and the country was always held in high regard. goes.
Modi also underlined that Dr Singh’s life was a reflection of his honesty and simplicity. He highlighted that Dr. Singh’s distinguished parliamentary career was marked by his humility, gentleness and intelligence.
The Prime Minister recalled that even after his tenure in the Rajya Sabha was completed earlier this year, he had praised Dr. Singh’s dedication, calling him an inspiration for all. He said that despite his physical challenges, Dr Singh attended important sessions and fulfilled his parliamentary duties while sitting in a wheelchair.
The Prime Minister said that despite receiving education from prestigious global institutions and holding top government positions, Dr Singh never forgot the values of his humble background. He said, “Dr. Singh always remained above party politics, maintained contact with individuals from all parties and was easily accessible to all.
Modi also recalled his candid conversations with Dr Singh on national and international issues in Delhi during and after his tenure as Chief Minister. He expressed his condolences to the family of Dr. Singh and paid tribute to him on behalf of all citizens.
Earlier, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Singh at his residence at 3, Motilal Nehru Marg.
Prime Minister Modi said in a post on ‘X’, “Dr. Paid tribute to Manmohan Singh ji at his residence. India will always remember his contribution to our country.
Prime Minister Modi was scheduled to distribute property cards to more than 50 lakh people under the Swamvaat Yojana at 12:30 pm on Friday. It was a huge nationwide event in which people and ministers from different parts of the country were to participate. But this program was canceled in honor of Manmohan Singh.
Former Finance Minister and two-time Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died on Thursday. He was 92 years old. Manmohan Singh was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Thursday evening after his health deteriorated. He was the Prime Minister of the country twice from 22 May 2004 to 26 May 2014.
