From PM Modi To Amit Shah: Here’s How Top BJP Leaders Remembered Manmohan Singh Today

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.

“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.

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.”

Defence minister Rajnath Singh also appreciated Singh’s role in boosting the Indian economy and offered heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers.

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.

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.