India mourns the loss of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. Singh, a distinguished economist and statesman, was instrumental in steering India toward economic liberalization and global integration. Singh's health deteriorated due to a sudden loss of consciousness at his New Delhi residence. He was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, where, despite immediate resuscitative efforts, he was declared dead at 9:51 p.m. Associated Press Born in 1932, Singh's academic prowess led him to esteemed institutions like Cambridge and Oxford. As Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996, he implemented groundbreaking reforms that dismantled the "Licence Raj," propelling India toward a market-driven economy. Financial Times In 2004, Singh became India's first Sikh Prime Minister, serving two consecutive terms until 2014. His tenure was marked by significant achievements, including the historic civil nuclear a...
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