Former Prime Minister of India and Congress leader Dr Manmohan Singh passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, on Thursday, 26 December. He was 92.
Dr Manmohan Singh served as the prime minister of India for a decade from 2004 to 2014, and is often described as one of India's most successful finance ministers.
In its note, AIIMS said that he lost consciousness on the evening of 26 December and resuscitative measures were started at home. He was brought to AIIMS at 8:06 pm, where he passed away at 9.50 pm, the hospital said.
Earlier on Thursday, Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge arrived at AIIMS after he was hospitalised in a critical condition.
Following the news of his demise, Union Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader JP Nadda also reached AIIMS.
Condolences Pour in
Condolences poured in from across political parties after the news of his passing was confirmed by the hospital.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi took to X to say that "millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride."
"Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family. I have lost a mentor and guide," Rahul Gandhi said.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi posted: "Few people in politics inspire the kind of respect that Sardar Manmohan Singh ji did. His honesty will always be an inspiration for us and he will forever stand tall among those who truly love this country as someone who remained steadfast in his commitment to serve the nation despite being subjected to unfair and deeply personal attacks by his opponents. He was genuinely egalitarian, wise, strongwilled and courageous until the end. A uniquely dignified and gentle man in the rough world of politics."
Talking to the media, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that he remembers Singh as "a good leader, compassionate man, and a great visionary."
"The country will be grateful to you Sir. History will always be filled with your contributions. A great national worker has left us today on the final journey of his life. Words are not enough to describe his personality, contribution and service to the nation. The demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is a big loss. May his soul rest in peace," former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel posted on X.
BJP chief and leader of union minister Dr JP Nadda said: "The passing of Former Prime Minister and Economist Shri Manmohan Singh ji is an immense loss for the nation. A visionary statesman and a stalwart of Indian politics, throughout his remarkable career in public service, he consistently voiced for the welfare of the downtrodden. His leadership earned admiration and respect across party lines. Shri Manmohan Singh ji’s legacy will continue to inspire generations in their pursuit of nation-building. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and admirers."