New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the scholar and architect of the India of today who evolved into a stubbornly resolute politician, died of prolonged illness on Thursday, December 26. Unassuming, erudite, soft-spoken and a consensus builder, Manmohan Singh died on Thursday night at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). He was 92. As he died, the world leaders poured condolence messages for the former Prime Minister who drove the economy of the country in the 90's.
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi on the passing of former PM Manmohan Singh. In his condolence letter, Putin described Singh as 'an outstanding statesman'.
The Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba also paid tributes to the former PM for his 'endeavours which built the foundation for the development of Japan-India relations of today."
Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus also sent his condolence message, describing Singh as a 'person with great humility, a visionary leader, a statesman."
China on Friday also paid tributes to former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh saying that he made a “positive contribution” to the development of India-China relations recalling key agreements signed between the two countries during his tenure to address the vexed boundary issue.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his condolence and said: "India has lost a great man, and France a true friend, in the person of Dr. Manmohan Singh. He had devoted his life to his country. Our thoughts are with his family and the people of India."
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai, in a post on X, expressed deep sorrow over Manmohan Singh's passing, describing him as "one of India’s most illustrious sons." Karzai hailed Singh as an "unwavering ally and friend to the people of Afghanistan" and extended his heartfelt condolences.
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