Published on Dec 26, 2024
Current Affairs
Current Affairs Update - Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Passes Away At 92
- Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 at AIIMS in Delhi.
- He served as India's 13th Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and was also the Finance Minister during the economic reforms of the early 1990s.
- Dr. Singh was a distinguished economist and statesman, known for his role in economic liberalization and transforming India into a major global economy.
- His tenure as Prime Minister saw significant economic growth, social welfare programs, and infrastructure development, but was also marred by corruption scandals.
- He was known for his humility, honesty, and ability to build consensus in a diverse political landscape.
- Dr. Singh's foreign policy achievements included strengthening relations with the United States and other nations, and enhancing India's role in international forums.
- His legacy includes economic reforms, financial inclusion, rural development, and infrastructure modernization.
- India has lost a visionary leader and a statesman who played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's economic and political trajectory.