Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India and renowned economist, has passed away at the age of 92. Singh served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014, and is widely credited with playing a crucial role in shaping India's economic reforms.
Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, West Punjab, Singh's family migrated to India during the partition in 1947. He went on to study economics at Panjab University and later earned his doctorate in economics from Oxford University. Singh began his career as an economist and academician, working with the United Nations and later serving as an advisor to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry ¹.
Singh's entry into politics was marked by his appointment as the Finance Minister in 1991, under the leadership of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. During his tenure, Singh implemented several key economic reforms, including the liberalization of India's economy and the abolition of the License Raj. These reforms had a profound impact on India's economic growth, and Singh's reputation as a leading economist and reformer was cemented ¹.
As Prime Minister, Singh continued to focus on economic development, and his government implemented several key initiatives, including the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) and the Right to Information Act. Singh's government also worked to strengthen India's relationships with other countries, including the United States, China, and Japan ¹.
Throughout his career, Singh was known for his integrity, humility, and commitment to public service. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor, in 1987. Singh's legacy as a statesman and economist will be remembered for generations to come.
Singh's passing has been met with an outpouring of tributes and condolences from across India and around the world. He is survived by his wife, Gursharan Kaur, and their three daughters.
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