Dr Manmohan Singh served as prime minister of India from 2004 to 2014.
"With profound grief, we inform the demise of the former Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, aged 92. He was being treated for age-related medical conditions and had a sudden loss of consciousness at home on 26 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," the AIIMS said in a statement.
Singh is survived by his wife Gurcharan Singh and three daughters.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her mother Sonia Gandhi reached the hospital as soon as the news of his hospitalisation became known.
Singh, who was finance minister under the then prime minister P V Narasimha Rao, was the architect and the brainchild of economic reforms in 1991 that pulled India from the brink of bankruptcy and ushered in an era of economic liberalisation that is widely believed to have changed the course of India's economic trajectory.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid his last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence in Delhi. He was accompanied by Union Ministers Amit Shah and JP Nadda.
Mr Singh, who held office from 2004 to 2014, died at the age of 92 on Thursday. He is survived by his wife Gurcharan Singh and three daughters.
PM Modi, in a post on X on Thursday, called Mr Singh India's one of "most distinguished leaders".
India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic… pic.twitter.com/clW00Yv6oP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 26, 2024
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi grieved the loss of "a mentor and guide" late Thursday after confirmation of the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92.
In an emotional message on X, Mr Gandhi said, "Manmohan Singhji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation."
"I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride," Mr Gandhi said, "My heartfelt condolences to Mrs Kaur (Mr Singh's wife) and the family."
Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 26, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family.
I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the… pic.twitter.com/bYT5o1ZN2R
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. "From being the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India to the Finance Minister of the country and as the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh played an important role in the governance of the country. I express my condolences to his family and supporters in this hour of grief," he said on X.
पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह जी के निधन की सूचना अत्यंत दुःखद है। भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक में गवर्नर से लेकर देश के वित्त मंत्री और प्रधानमंत्री के रूप में डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह जी ने देश की शासन व्यवस्था में महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। दुःख की इस घड़ी में उनके परिजनों व समर्थकों के…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 26, 2024
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's "honesty will always be an inspiration for us and he will forever stand tall among those who truly love this country". "He was genuinely egalitarian, wise, strong willed and courageous until the end. A uniquely dignified and gentle man in the rough world of politics," she said.
Few people in politics inspire the kind of respect that Sardar Manmohan Singh ji did.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 26, 2024
His honesty will always be an inspiration for us and he will forever stand tall among those who truly love this country as someone who remained steadfast in his commitment to serve the nation… pic.twitter.com/BXA6zHG2Fq
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's "enduring legacy of ushering in India's growth, welfare, and policies of inclusivity will forever be cherished."
Undoubtedly, history shall judge you kindly, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji!
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) December 26, 2024
With the passing of the Former Prime Minister, India has lost a visionary statesman, a leader of unimpeachable integrity, and an economist of unparalleled stature. His policy of Economic Liberalisation and… pic.twitter.com/BvMZh3MFXS
Union health minister, JP Nadda, posted on the micro-blogging site X, "The passing of Former Prime Minister and Economist Shri Manmohan Singh ji is an immense loss for the nation. A visionary statesman and a stalwart of Indian politics, throughout his remarkable career in public service, he consistently voiced for the welfare of the downtrodden. His leadership earned admiration and respect across party lines. Shri Manmohan Singh ji’s legacy will continue to inspire generations in their pursuit of nation-building. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and admirers."
A seven-day national mourning has been announced to honour former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, government sources said. His last rites will be conducted with full State Honours.
