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Dr. Manmohan Singh: India’s visionary leader who transformed the nation’s economy

Dr. Manmohan Singh: India’s visionary leader who transformed the nation’s economy

INDIA, SPECIAL, TOP STORIES
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who died at the age of 92 here on Thursday, was a visionary leader who is credited with bringing transformations to the country's economy when it was passing through a rough phase.Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, West Punjab (now in Pakistan), Dr. Manmohan Singh was a celebrated economist and politician who left an indelible mark as the Prime Minister. He headed the Congress-led government at the Centre from 2004 to 2014.As the first Sikh to hold the office of PM, Dr. Singh’s leadership was often credited for steering India through a period of significant economic transformation.He remained instrumental in elevating the country to the ranks of major global economic powers.His academic journey was also remarkable. It be...
Dr. Manmohan Singh, legendary economist and former PM, passes away

Dr. Manmohan Singh, legendary economist and former PM, passes away

INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, TOP STORIES
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, renowned economist and architect of India’s economic reforms, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. He was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here following a deterioration in his health.The news of Dr. Singh's death has been confirmed by the AIIMS in a statement that read: "With profound grief, we inform the demise of former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh aged 92. He was being treated for age related medical conditions and had sudden loss of consciousness at home on December 26. Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the medical emergency at AIIMS. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9.51 p.m."Dr. Singh had been ad...