Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister of India and architect of the country’s economic liberalization, has passed away at the age of 92.
Singh, who served two terms as prime minister and held key roles in government, was hospitalised at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi late on Thursday due to his prolonged illness.
“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 26th December 2024. Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the Medical Emergency at AIIMS, New Delhi at 8:06 PM. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:51 PM,” AIIMS said in a statement, confirming the death.
An economist by training, Singh was instrumental in transforming India’s economy during his tenure as finance minister in the early 1990s. His policies of economic liberalisation are credited with opening up India to global markets, setting the stage for the country’s rapid growth.
Singh’s political career also saw him serve as India’s prime minister from 2004 to 2014, where he guided the country through a period of economic prosperity and international prominence. He is widely regarded for his intellectual approach to governance, his economic acumen, and his ability to navigate complex political challenges.
