Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Chief Arvind Kejriwal expressed their heartfelt condolences following the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, remembering him as a transformative leader whose contributions shaped modern India.
Statements by Delhi CM Atishi
“Paid last respects to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and extended my condolences to his family,” Atishi shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
She described Dr. Singh as:
- A brilliant economist who redefined India’s economic trajectory with transformative reforms in the 1990s.
- A leader with quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and deep commitment to the nation’s progress.
“Dr. Singh’s contributions to our economic and political systems have left an indelible mark, shaping modern India in ways that will inspire generations to come. May his soul rest in peace,” she added.
AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal’s Tribute
Arvind Kejriwal also joined in paying respects, stating:
“Paid my last respects to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh ji. Met his family during this solemn moment and extended my condolences.”
He highlighted Singh’s legacy as:
- A visionary leader whose economic reforms laid the foundation for modern India.
- A man of humility who touched countless lives through his leadership.
Manmohan Singh: A Legacy of Leadership and Reform
- Born: September 26, 1932.
- Roles Held:
- Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (1982-1985).
- Finance Minister of India (1991-1996).
- Prime Minister of India (2004-2014).
- Notable Achievements:
- Spearheaded economic liberalisation in 1991 under PV Narasimha Rao’s leadership, addressing a balance of payments crisis and opening the Indian economy to foreign investment.
- Introduced the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and the Right to Information Act (RTI) during his tenure.
Manmohan Singh retired from the Rajya Sabha earlier this year after an illustrious 33-year career.