Dr Manmohan Singh death: India Inc on Friday paid tributes to Late former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26, 2024 at the age of 92 following age-related ailment. Dr Singh breathed his last at Delhi’s AIIMS hospital. According to an official statement from AIIMS, Dr Singh suffered a sudden loss of consciousness at his residence on the morning of December 26. Resuscitative measures were initiated immediately, and he was rushed to the emergency department at 8:06 PM. Despite all medical efforts, Dr Singh was declared dead at 9:51 PM.
Dr Manmohan Singh retired from public life after the Congress’ defeat to the BJP in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. He made his last public appearance in the Rajya Sabha in August 2023.
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Business leaders across sectors mourned the loss. Sajjan Jindal, Chairman, JSW Group, posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Manmohan Singh ji, former Prime Minister of India and the visionary leader behind India’s economic liberalization. A statesman of humility and wisdom-India owes him a debt of gratitude.”
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In another post, Anand Mahindra, Chairperson, Mahindra and Mahindra, said, “Farewell Dr. Manmohan Singh. You loved this nation. And your service to it will long be remembered. Om Shanti.”
FICCI too mourned the loss of the former prime minister. “Dr Singh, who was the architect of India’s economic liberalisation and the father of economic reforms, played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s economic destiny. Under his leadership as Finance Minister and later as Prime Minister, India witnessed unprecedented economic growth and emerged as a global economic powerhouse. His visionary policies and unwavering commitment to inclusive growth have left an indelible mark on India’s economic landscape,” the association said in a statement.
It further added, “Dr Singh’s association with FICCI spans several decades, during which he consistently engaged with the Indian industry through various FICCI platforms and forums.
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