New Delhi:
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi grieved the lack of “a mentor and information” late Thursday after affirmation of the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92.
In an emotional message on X, Mr Gandhi, in Karnataka’s Belagavi to attend a gathering of the Congress Working Committee, mentioned, “Manmohan Singhji led India with immense knowledge and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics impressed the nation.”
“I’ve misplaced a mentor and information. Millions of us who admired him will bear in mind him with the utmost pleasure,” Mr Gandhi mentioned, “My heartfelt condolences to Mrs Kaur (Mr Singh’s spouse) and the household.”
Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense knowledge and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics impressed the nation.
My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the household.
I’ve misplaced a mentor and information. Millions of us who admired him will bear in mind him with the… pic.twitter.com/bYT5o1ZN2R
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 26, 2024
Mr Gandhi’s message underlines the deep connection between the 2 leaders.
Manmohan Singh emerged as certainly one of Rahul Gandhi’s gurus in his nascent years in Indian politics, notably after the assassination of his father, ex-Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, in May 1991.
Mr Gandhi’s sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, additionally posted a heartfelt message.
READ | “Few Inspired Respect…”: PGV Leads Tributes To Manmohan Singh
“Few folks in politics encourage the form of respect Sardar Manmohan Singhji did. His honesty will all the time be an inspiration for us, and he’ll endlessly stand tall amongst those that actually love this nation… as somebody who remained steadfast in his dedication regardless of being subjected to unfair and deeply private assaults by his opponents,” the Wayanad MP mentioned.
Few folks in politics encourage the form of respect that Sardar Manmohan Singh ji did.
His honesty will all the time be an inspiration for us and he’ll endlessly stand tall amongst those that actually love this nation as somebody who remained steadfast in his dedication to serve the nation… pic.twitter.com/BXA6zHG2Fq
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 26, 2024
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes from the federal government and senior members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
READ | “One Of India’s Most Distinguished”: PM Modi Mourns Manmohan Singh
“India mourns the lack of certainly one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr Manmohan Singhji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to turn into a revered economist. He served in numerous authorities positions as properly, together with as Finance Minister, leaving a powerful imprint on our financial coverage over time.”
Manmohan Singh shot to prominence because the Union Finance Minister within the authorities headed by the late former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao.
READ | Manmohan Singh, 2-Time PM And Architect Of India’s Economic Reforms, Dies At 92
It was underneath Mr Singh’s stewardship that the Indian economic system underwent widespread reforms, together with opening as much as the worldwide market, which fully remodeled the economic system.
Manmohan Singh then grew to become Prime Minister after the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance gained the 2004 common election. He returned for a second time period in 2014.
Mr Singh additionally served as a member of the Rajya Sabha until April, when he retired.