Kathmandu [Nepal]: Tributes from leaders and dignitaries worldwide continue to flow following the death of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Delhi on Thursday. Widely recognized for his contributions as an economist and politician, Singh leaves behind a legacy that has profoundly impacted India and its neighbors.
Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former PM of India. A visionary leader, his wisdom, humility, and dedication shaped India and inspired the region. Nepal will forever remember his support for democracy and lasting friendship.
— K P Sharma Oli (@kpsharmaoli) December 27, 2024
Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli expressed his condolences, describing Singh as a “visionary leader” whose support for democracy and regional cooperation will be remembered.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former PM of India. A visionary leader, his wisdom, humility, and dedication shaped India and inspired the region. Nepal will forever remember his support for democracy and lasting friendship,” Oli posted on X.
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam also paid tribute, recalling his first meeting with Singh and lauding him as a “gentleman politician and eminent economist.”
“It is with profound sadness that I have just learnt of the passing away of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India. I first met him when I was Leader of the opposition and he came to Mauritius on an official visit, prior to the 2005 election,” Ramgoolam wrote on Facebook.
“Dr. Manmohan Singh was a gentleman politician and an eminent economist, who transformed India’s economic landscape. His humility, integrity & calmness will always be remembered. On behalf of the people of Mauritius & that of my Government, I present our sincere condolences to his family & close ones,” he added.
Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on Thursday night at the age of 92, following age-related medical issues. He was rushed to the hospital after experiencing a sudden loss of consciousness at home but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Born on September 26, 1932, Singh was an eminent economist who served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1982 to 1985. He was India’s 13th Prime Minister, serving from 2004 to 2014, and played a pivotal role as Finance Minister between 1991 and 1996, during which he spearheaded transformative economic reforms.
Under his leadership, the Indian government introduced significant initiatives, including the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), later renamed MGNREGA, and the Right to Information Act (RTI) in 2005, which fostered transparency and strengthened public accountability.
Earlier this year, Singh retired from the Rajya Sabha, concluding an illustrious 33-year tenure as a member. His name remains synonymous with the economic and social transformations that shaped modern India.