PM Modi paid tribute to Manmohan Singh, said- the country has lost one of its most distinguished leaders

The former Prime Minister of the country Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away late last night. He breathed his last at AIIMS, Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Dr. Manmohan Singh. Paying tribute to Manmohan Singh, PM Modi said that India is mourning the death of Dr. Manmohan Singh, one of its most distinguished leaders. Rising from a simple background, he became a distinguished economist.

He further said that he served in various government positions including Finance Minister and left a deep mark on our economic policy for years. His interventions in Parliament were also very practical. As Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve the lives of the people.

PM Modi released pictures on X

The Prime Minister has posted some pictures with Manmohan Singh on X. The caption of which wrote that when Dr. Manmohan Singh ji was the Prime Minister and I was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, there was a regular conversation between me and him. We used to have extensive discussions on various topics related to governance. His intelligence and humility were always visible. In this hour of grief, my condolences are with the family of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, his friends, and countless fans. Om Shanti.

Manmohan's family consists of his wife Gursharan Kaur and three daughters.

Manmohan's family consists of his wife Gursharan Kaur and three daughters. The central government has announced seven days of national mourning. His last rites will be performed with full state honors. All government programmes scheduled for Friday have been canceled and a cabinet meeting has been called at 11 am. Congress has also canceled all its programs for the next seven days, including the foundation day celebrations.

The last rites will be performed with state honors today.

Party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have reached Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi have condoled his death. A statement issued by AIIMS said that Manmohan had age-related problems. He suddenly fainted in his house in the evening. After this, he was admitted to the emergency department of AIIMS at 8.06 pm. Every effort was made to save him, but he could not be saved. His body was taken home from AIIMS.

AIIMS issued a statement

Regarding the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Delhi AIIMS wrote in a press release that he was brought to the medical emergency of AIIMS, New Delhi at 8:06 pm. Despite all efforts, he could not be saved and he was declared dead at 9:51 pm.