New Delhi: From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, many top BJP leaders paid their heartfelt tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh. After suffering from age related complications, Singh passed away at age 92 on Thursday night.
Many, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took to social media to share their fond memories about Singh. “India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful.
As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives,” Modi wrote on X. The PM also visited Singh’s residence to pay his respect to the departed soul. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Home Minister Amit Shah also paid floral tributes to Singh at his residence on Friday.
Paid floral tributes to the former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji.
A distinguished economist Manmohan Singh Ji, will always be remembered for his vast knowledge of finance and public policy. pic.twitter.com/eB1Ro1onrZ
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 27, 2024
“A political stalwart, his wisdom, humility, and dedication to public service earned him respect and admiration across the political spectrum,” Piyush Goyal said.
Union minister Kiren Rijiju and Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal praised Singh for his role in aiding India’s development.
I’m extremely saddened by the sad demise of former Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh ji. His contributions to the nation will be cherished forever. May God give the strength to the bereaved family members. #RIP #ManmohanSingh 😢🙏 pic.twitter.com/LDPA8mpFry
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) December 26, 2024
In a condolence message on X, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wrote, “The demise of former Prime Minister and renowned economist Dr. Manmohan Singh is extremely sad and an irreparable loss to Indian politics. As Finance Minister and Prime Minister, he played an important role in the governance of the country.”
पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री एवं प्रख्यात अर्थशास्त्री डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह जी का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद एवं भारतीय राजनीति की अपूरणीय क्षति है।
वित्त मंत्री और प्रधानमंत्री के रूप में उन्होंने देश की शासन व्यवस्था में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका का निर्वहन किया।
उन्हें विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि!
प्रभु श्री राम…
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) December 26, 2024
Defence minister Rajnath Singh also appreciated Singh’s role in boosting the Indian economy and offered heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers.
Paid homage to former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji. His demise is an irreparable loss to the country. pic.twitter.com/ilpIbxaZLf
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 27, 2024
Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman also hailed Singh for his 1991 Budget that pulled India from the brink of bankruptcy while serving as the minister of finance. “Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is no more. He had served as the Governor of RBI and as Finance Minister of India. Presented the milestone budget of 1991 which liberalised the Indian economy. Respected by all, he was soft-spoken and gentle. Condolences to his family and friends,” she wrote.
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is no more.
He had served as the Governor of RBI and as Finance Minister of India. Presented the milestone budget of 1991 which liberalised the Indian economy.
Respected by all, he was soft-spoken and gentle.
Condolences to his family… pic.twitter.com/akxQOYrMPl— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) December 26, 2024
When Manmohan Singh came to Rajya Sabha on wheelchair & PM Modi praised him
In August last year, Singh had arrived in Rajya Sabha in a wheelchair and participated in the Rajya Sabha session where “The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023” was discussed. The Bill was later signed into law. It replaced an ordinance that took control over Delhi’s bureaucracy from the AAP-led government. He also arrived in the parliament in a wheelchair during the Winter Session of the Parliament in December last year. This time, he received praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“I remember during the voting in the House, it was known that the treasury bench would win but Dr Manmohan Singh came in his wheelchair and cast his vote. This is an example of a member being alert of his duties. He was an inspirational example,” Modi said, adding “I pray that he lives long and keeps guiding us.” During the 2022 Presidential elections, Singh had arrived in a wheelchair to cast his vote.
