Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled Manmohan Singh’s contributions in a post on X, noting his long years of public service.
• Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge hailed Singh as the “gentle architect of India’s economic transformation,” praising his humility and integrity.
• Rahul Gandhi lauded Singh’s commitment to nation-building and decisions for the poor and marginalised, calling his economic stewardship a lasting guide.
• Union minister Kiren Rijiju also offered respects, underscoring Singh’s years of service to the nation.
• Coverage revisited Singh’s record as RBI governor, 1990s finance minister who advanced liberalisation, and two-term prime minister associated with MGNREGA and the RTI Act; he died on December 26, 2024.