The Government has decided to allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister late Dr Manmohan Singh, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Friday.
According to the MHA, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, immediately after the Cabinet meeting, communicated to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge that the Government will allocate space for the memorial.

Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the funeral of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, scheduled for Saturday.

In the corridors of the Delhi School of Economics (DSE), where ideas often find shape and future leaders are quietly moulded, the memories of former prime minister Manmohan Singh remain deeply etched. Long before he became the architect of India's economic liberalisation and later, its prime minister, Mr Singh was a professor at the DSE, nurturing minds with the clarity and grace that would go on to define his public life. Click here to read more.

There will be no change of guard ceremony on Saturday due to the national mourning on the demise of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, according to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan. "The change of guard ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan will not take place tomorrow (December 28, 2024) due to national mourning," the President's office said in a statement.

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was a true statesman who led by example, former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh said. 

In a statement, he recalled his interactions with Manmohan Singh and said, "As the Chief Minister of Punjab (then a Cong leader), I had the privilege of seeking Dr Manmohan Singh ji's guidance on various economic issues faced by the state. His invaluable insights and advice were instrumental in shaping our economic policies and initiatives."

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Praful Patel expressed his condolences on the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, noting that he achieved great heights throughout his life.

Patel recalled his time working with Dr Singh and highlighted the former prime minister's unwavering focus on progress and development.

"Dr. Manmohan Singh ji was a very good person. He achieved great heights in his life by becoming the Prime Minister. His thinking was always for the progress and development of the country. I also got a chance to work with him. I am very sad that he is no longer among us today. I pay tribute to him," Patel said.

Pakistan's former foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri recalled fond memories of his association with former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Mr Kasuri, 83, who served as Pakistan's foreign minister from November 2002 to November 2007, credited Singh for the creation of a congenial atmosphere in the entire SAARC region. He said it was best exemplified by Mr Singh's statement that "he looked forward to the day when it would be possible to have breakfast in Amritsar, lunch in Lahore and dinner in Kabul". Click here to read more.

Congress MP Manish Tewari also rallied behind his colleague,  Jairam Ramesh, over the site of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's funeral.

"If what is appearing in the Public Space is correct that the cremation of Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will be held at Nigambodh Ghat, it is extremely unfortunate. If Late Dr Manmohan Singh's family wanted it that way then it is a different matter otherwise he should be cremated where the last rites of other Former Prime Ministers have taken place," he said on X.

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also hit out at the Centre over the venue for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's cremation.

"The people of our country are simply unable to understand why the Government of India could not find a location for his cremation and memorial that is befitting of his global stature, record of outstanding achievements, and exemplary service to the nation for decades. This is nothing but a deliberate insult to the first Sikh Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh," he said on X. 

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be taken to the Congress headquarters at 8am on Saturday, and the party workers and the public will be allowed to pay their homage to him between 8.30am and 9.30am, party leader Pawan Khera said.

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal claimed the Centre has "declined" the request of Manmohan Singh's family for performing the funeral and last rites at a place where an appropriate memorial may be built.

"Shocking and unbelievable! It is condemnable in the extreme that Union Govt has declined the request of Dr Manmohan Singh Ji's family for performing the funeral and last rites of the highly distinguished leader at a place where an appropriate and historic memorial may be built to commemorate his unparalleled services to the nation," he said in a post on X. He further said this place should be Raj Ghat.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday wrote to the state's Higher Education Minister, M C Sudhakar, requesting necessary steps to establish a research centre at Bangalore University in honour of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

"Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was one of the world's greatest economists. The globalisation, liberalisation, economic policies, and governance discipline introduced during his tenure made India economically strong," Shivakumar stated, in a note addressed to Sudhakar and the Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore University.

"The people of India deeply love you." This was how visiting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke of US President George W Bush while praising him effusively after their 40-minute meeting at the Oval Office in the White House on September 25, 2008. He was flagging Bush's 'important and historic' role in forging several bilateral initiatives including the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

While the weather was cloudy and rainy in Washington, it was all warmth inside the White House during the eight-minute press interaction by the two leaders who had a word of praise for each other on a few occasions, showing a spirit of bonhomie.

But Singh's gushing praise of Bush in what was seen as a sweeping declaration created a flutter. Click here to read more.

From Anil Kapoor to Madhuri Dixit Nene, members of the Indian film industry paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, describing him as a visionary leader.

Anil Kapoor on Instagram wrote, "Manmohan Singh Ji was not just a visionary leader but the architect of modern India's economic reforms. I had the profound honour and privilege of meeting him personally, and it left an indelible impression on me-he was a man of unparalleled humility and wisdom." 

Veteran star Kamal Haasan shared a picture of Manmohan Singh on his X handle and said that the passing of Manmohan Singh marks the end of an era in Indian polity.

Russian President Vladimir Putin described former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as an outstanding statesman and recalled his contribution in elevating India-Russia ties to a 'special and privileged strategic' partnership. In a condolence message, Putin said Singh accomplished a lot in promoting India's economic development and asserting its interests on the world stage.

"He also made a major personal contribution to strengthening friendly ties between our two countries by elevating them to the level of a special and privileged strategic partnership," the Russian president said.

While studying in Cambridge University on a scholarship in the mid 1950s, money was the only real problem for Manmohan Singh and there were times when he had to skip meals or live on a sixpence bar of Cadbury's chocolate, according to his daughter Daman Singh.

Daughter Daman Singh came out with a book "Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan", published by HarperCollins in 2014, to tell the "story of her parents". Click here to read more.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about exploring the possibility of building a memorial to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the same site where the last rites would be held, the party said today.

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus conveyed his profound grief and deep condolences on the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, whom he called a close friend.

In his messages, the Chief Adviser described Singh as a person of great humility, a visionary leader, and a statesman who was known for his unwavering commitment to ensuring the welfare of the people of India. 

The Chief Adviser said that the late Prime Minister would be remembered for his contributions to India's economic transformation.

Manmohan Singh's contributions - as Finance Minister (1991-1996) and Prime Minister (2004-2014) - "laid the foundations" for India 's growth and the "substantive work" done post-2014, when Narendra Modi became PM, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told NDTV Friday evening.

Mr Puri also told NDTV that political loyalties and ideologies aside, "what is important now is that the economic reforms he set in motion... first as Finance Minister and then as Prime Minister... they laid the foundations for the substantive work done post-2014..."

The last rites of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be performed at Nigambodh Ghat at 11.45am on Saturday.

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Friday expressed grief over the demise of former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died in Delhi on Thursday night aged 92. "I would like to express heartfelt condolences on the demise of Manmohan Singh," Oli wrote on Facefook.

"Former prime minister of friendly nation India, renowned economist, and my dear friend Dr Manmohan Singh has passed away at the age of 92. I recall our discussions on matters relating to mutual interest between Nepal and India. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the late Manmohan Singh," Oli said.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a "deeply personal loss". "He leaves a void in our national life that can never be filled. We in the Congress Party, and the people of India will forever be proud and grateful that we had a leader like Dr Manmohan Singh whose contributions to India's progress and development are immeasurable," she said in a statement.

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal paid homage to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the latter's residence in New Delhi on Friday. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh also visited Singh's house and paid tributes to his mortal remains.

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's contributions to the country and his values of humility, integrity, and inclusivity will continue to inspire generations to come.

"Singh ushered India into a new era, setting the stage for growth and prosperity. From bringing bread and butter to the doorstep of the poorest through schemes like NREGA and the Food Security Act to securing the landmark nuclear deal, and AADHAR, his contributions have touched every Indian," she said.

On receiving news that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had passed away on Thursday night, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to his widow Gursharan Kaur to express his sadness on Friday.

"I will remember him in my prayers and offer my condolences to you and your family at this sad time," he wrote. "Whenever we met over the years I deeply appreciated his concern and good counsel. I felt he was like an elder brother to me. Your husband was motivated by a strong wish to help others. He made a significant contribution to India's development and prosperity, especially its economic growth, improving the lot of the Indian people. He was also a good friend to the Tibetan people," he added.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's contributions to the country are such that he and his legacy stand vindicated in the short period of a decade, writes Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha. "Dr Singh showed special attention to Bihar's development during his tenure as Prime Minister. He understood that Bihar, being in a historically underdeveloped region, needed extra support to catch up with other states," he says.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also paid her tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wrote a moving tribute for Manmohan Singh Friday, recalling how the Indian leader offered scholarships for his children while he was in prison. On X, he described the former prime minister, who died Thursday, as "the midwife of India's emergence as one of the world's economic giants".

And also as "my mitra, my bhai, Manmohan".

"Dr Manmohan Singh, slightly awkward as a politician but undeniably upright, steadfast and resolute as a statesman, leaves behind a legacy that will inspire generations to come," he posted.

In 1991, when then Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao chose him as his finance minister, Manmohan Singh became a Rajya Sabha member from Assam, which was ruled by a Congress government at the time. House no. 3989, Nandan Nagar, Sarumtria, Guwahati, remained his address until his fifth Rajya Sabha term ended in 2019. After that, he was nominated from Rajasthan until he retired earlier this year. 

The 2 BHK apartment in the premises of the personal home of former Assam chief minister Hiteswar Saikia became Dr Singh's rented accommodation. Later, Dr Singh and his wife also had their names as voters transferred from Delhi to Assam, to a polling station in Dispur. 

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu paid his final respect to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale condoled the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying his contributions to Bharat will always be remembered.

"The entire nation is extremely saddened by the demise of former prime minister of Bharat and senior leader of the country Dr Sardar Manmohan Singh. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh expresses its deepest condolences to his family and countless loved ones and admirers," they said in a joint statement.

Singh, despite coming from a humble background, adorned the highest post in the country, the statement said.

Terming former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's death a "great loss" for the nation, JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda on Friday credited him with "saving the country" from an economic crisis and preventing it from falling into a "debt trap". The former Prime Minister also described Singh as a simple, honest, and gentlemanly figure.

Former Indian Police Service officer Arun Asim, who once served as the chief Special Protection Group deployed during Manmohan Singh's prime ministerial tenure, remembered the veteran leader's affinity for his Maruti 800.

Now an MLA from Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj Sadar, Mr Asim said Dr Singh had only one car of his own - a Maruti 800. "It used to be parked behind the shiny, black BMW parked at the prime ministerial residence. He would repeatedly tell me, 'this is my car'," he recalled.

Mr Arun said the former prime minister remained true to his middle class roots and valued the Maruti 800 over the state-of-the-art BMW, "as if to remind himself that his job was to worry about the common man".

The Karnataka Congress on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the site where they had planned a mega convention in Belagavi, for the centenary celebrations of the 1924 Indian National Congress session presided by Mahatma Gandhi.

Several Congress leaders, including its President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, attended the extended Congress Working Committee meeting planned as part of the centenary celebrations, on Thursday. They were scheduled to address a mega convention named 'Jai Bapu- Jai Bhim - Jai Samvidhan' here today, but the event was cancelled following Singh's death. Mr Kharge, Mr Gandhi and several AICC leaders have rushed back to Delhi.

Remembering former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92, NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule described him as one of the finest global leaders. "He was an extraordinary man. I was blessed that I had the opportunity to meet him, to talk to him, and hear him many times in the Parliament... He was such a fine man and one of the finest global leaders," Ms Sule said.

In May 2004 Congress leader Manmohan Singh was sworn in as Prime Minister - a position he would hold for the next decade - but the soft-spoken and erudite economist, who made headlines steering the nation through the 1991 economic reforms as Finance Minister, was a pick straight out of left field, a surprise nomination for a post many believed had Sonia Gandhi's name all over it.

Mrs Gandhi, though, had other ideas, though she kept quiet about them for the next 14 years.

In March 2014, at an event in Mumbai, the veteran Congress leader finally opened up.

"I knew my limitations... I knew Manmohan Singh would be a better Prime Minister..."

Sure, there were many questions.

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh's final journey will commence from the All India Congress Committee headquarters to the cremation ground at 9.30 am on Saturday, party general secretary KC Venugopal said on Friday.

Singh's mortal remains will be kept at his residence 3, Motilal Nehru Road on Friday for public to offer their tributes, Venugopal said.

"At 8 am tomorrow, December 28, his mortal remains will be taken to the AICC headquarters where the public and Congress workers will have the opportunity to offer their tributes between 8.30 am and 9.30 am," Venugopal said.

"Dr Singh's final journey to the heavenly abode will commence from the AICC HQ to the cremation ground at 9.30 am tomorrow," he said.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's first words after undergoing heart surgery in 2009 were not about his health, but the country, Dr Ramakant Panda, the senior cardiac surgeon who treated Dr Singh told NDTV. Dr Singh, who was the PM at that time, had undergone a 10 to 11 hours long critical coronary bypass surgery at All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.

"After we finished his heart surgery...at night when we took out the first breathing pipe when the person can speak...The first thing he asked me was "how is my country? how is Kashmir". I said but you did not ask me anything about your surgery. To which Dr Singh said that he knew I would do a good job," Dr Panda said.

"I'm not worried about the surgery. I'm more worried about my country," the former PM told Dr Panda.

The senior cardiac surgeon further emphasised, "He was a great human being, a humble person, and a patriot. As a doctor, he is the ideal patient I can think of."

Striking a civil nuclear deal with the United States and not being able to do more in the area of healthcare were the "best moment" and "biggest regret", respectively, during his tenure, Manmohan Singh, who died Thursday at 92, said in his last press conference as the prime minister in 2014.

Dr Singh held office from 2004 to 2014 and was known as one of the architects of economic reforms in 1991 that pulled India from the brink of bankruptcy.

In his last press conference as Prime Minister on January 3, 2014, Dr Singh was asked about his "best moment" and "biggest regret" as prime minister.

"I will need time to reflect on this. But certainly, the best moment for me was when we were able to strike a nuclear deal with the United States to end the nuclear apartheid which had sought to stifle the processes of social and economic change, and technical progress of our country in many ways," he responded to the former question. 

Under the leadership of Dr Singh and the then US President George W Bush, India and the US in 2005 announced that they would cooperate in civil nuclear energy. 

Back from a conference in Netherlands, then University Grants Commission chairman Dr Manmohan Singh had called it a day when he received a call that would change India's economic landscape and his career trajectory.

In 1991, when PV Narasimha Rao assumed the prime ministerial post, India battled a balance of payments crisis and political lows, while the world was rattled by the fall of the Soviet. At this time, Dr Singh was woken up by an "out of the blue" call from Mr Rao's then principal secretary PC Alexander, who informed him that he was the pick to be the finance minister.

In his signature white kurta-pyjama and blue turban, Manmohan Singh, then 71, took the oath of office as India's 14th Prime Minister on May 22, 2004. Members of Dr Singh's family, political allies, and predecessors - including Atal Bihari Vajpayee - looked on as a quiet and reserved leader assumed the reins of power at a ceremony conducted by then-President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Until the 2004 election results were announced, it was widely assumed that the incumbent NDA government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee would secure a second term. The BJP's high-profile "India Shining" campaign dominated the airwaves. Political analysts and exit polls had overwhelmingly predicted a BJP-led victory. However, the Congress party, under Sonia Gandhi's leadership, spearheaded a comeback.

The Congress-led UPA coalition emerged victorious, securing enough support from regional allies to form the government. Sonia Gandhi, expected by many to assume the prime ministership, instead made a decision that surprised many: she stepped aside in favour of Manmohan Singh, citing her "inner voice".

Sonia Gandhi's Italian roots have been a contentious political issue since she entered active politics in 1998. In 2004, despite Congress's electoral success, the issue resurfaced when BJP leaders like Sushma Swaraj and Uma Bharti reignited the controversy. Ms Swaraj even threatened dramatic protests, including shaving her head, should Mrs Gandhi become Prime Minister.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid final respect to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and offered condolences to his family 

Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday paid glowing tributes to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, saying that he took over the reins as Union finance minister at a time when the country faced a crisis on the economic front.

Describing the death of Dr Singh as his personal loss, Mr Kovind said at a programme in the city that Singh embodied humility and humbleness.

"Never heard an offensive, unparliamentary word from him," Mr Kovind said.

Dr Singh gave a new direction in the economy to the country and steered the country at a critical juncture, Mr Kovind said, adding that "Manmohan Singh will be remembered as 'adhunik nirmata sudharak' (modern reformer who built up the economy)." Singh took over the helms at a crucial time for Indian economy and steered the nation on the economic front, Mr Kovind said.

President Droupadi Murmu visited the residence of the former Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh and paid last respects to him. She also offered her condolences to his family members

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a 7-day state mourning in honour of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who passed away on Thursday.

The Chief Minister also mentioned that all official entertainment programs have been cancelled for the next seven days.

Born in a village in undivided Punjab, now in Pakistan, former prime minister Manmohan Singh's family witnessed first-hand the tragic Partition and he often spoke of communal harmony in his long public life. Dr Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, died on Thursday night.

He was born in Gah in Punjab province's western region, which now falls in Pakistan.

Dr Singh was a noted economist and a respected figure in India and abroad.

According to his profile on the government website, "Dr Singh completed his matriculation examinations from the Punjab University in 1948. His academic career took him from Punjab to the University of Cambridge, UK, where he earned a First Class Honours degree in Economics in 1957." Singh followed this with a D.Phil in Economics from Nuffield College at Oxford University in 1962.

His book, 'India's Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth' was an "early critique of India's inward-oriented trade policy", the profile reads.

Weeks before leaving office as Prime Minister in 2014, Dr Manmohan Singh made a statement that would be repeated even after his death. "I honestly believe history will be kinder to me than the contemporary media or for that matter, the Opposition parties in Parliament," he said, responding to NDTV's Sunil Prabhu who asked Dr Singh about his perceived inability to rein in ministers and act decisively in certain situations.

This response, dismissed by some at the time as self-assurance amid mounting criticism, has gained resonance following his death last night at the age of 92

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's 'Pragati' Yatra to Muzaffarpur and Vaishali districts has been cancelled following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, an official statement said on Friday.

According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), "The Chief Minister's Pragati Yatra scheduled for December 27 and 28 has been cancelled following the demise of former PM Manmohan Singh." The Chief Minister was scheduled to visit Muzaffarpur and Vaishali districts on December 27 and 28 respectively.

National flag draped over the bier carrying the mortal remains of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh at his residence in Delhi

Congress MPs Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and KC Venugopal and party's other leaders at the residence of late former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

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The Telangana government has announced state mourning for seven days and a holiday for government offices and educational institutions on Friday as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who passed away in Delhi.

The national flag will be half-mast during the state mourning, Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari said in a communication to district Collectors and Superintendents of Police.

India's epochal civil nuclear agreement with the United States in 2008 will remain a crowning glory for Manmohan Singh's prime ministership in the foreign policy domain as it not only ended the country's nuclear apartheid but created a favourable geopolitical configuration.

Dr Singh, the then prime minister, was so convinced about the futuristic outcomes of the historic deal he showed steely determination to push it strongly though the survival of his government was at stake during a no-confidence vote in Parliament.

The civil nuclear deal changed India's overall engagement with the US as it paved the way for building the bonds of a strategic partnership, especially in areas of high-technology and defence.

Binoy Job, who served as Director in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and as a spokesperson for Dr Manmohan Singh, offered heartfelt condolences following the demise of the former Prime Minister.

He described Dr Singh as "one of the greatest leaders" and praised his transformative contributions to India and the world.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will visit Delhi today to pay respects to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh who passed away last night.

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang condoled the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and described him as a "visionary leader" whose significant contributions to economic reforms and public service have left an indelible mark on the nation.

Centre has announced a seven-day state mourning across the country from December 26, 2024, to January 1, 2025 following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on December 26, 2024, at AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi. During this time, the National Flag will be flown at half-mast at all locations where it is customarily displayed, and all official entertainment will be suspended.

The US has offered its condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling him "one of the greatest champions of the bilateral strategic partnership." 

"Dr Singh was one of the greatest champions of the US-India strategic partnership, and his work laid the foundation for much of what our countries have accomplished together in the past two decades," US Secretary of State Tony Blinken said.

"At home, Dr Singh will be remembered for his economic reforms that spurred India's rapid economic growth. We mourn Dr Singh's passing and will always remember his dedication to bringing the United States and India closer together," Blinken said.

The Government of India has cancelled all programs scheduled for today and has declared a national mourning of 7 days on the demise of Dr Manmohan Singh. His last rites will be conducted with full state honours.

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is seen as the architect of India's economic reforms during the PV Narasimha Rao rule that paved the way for the country's economic growth. But besides economics, his other abiding interest was 'shayari' and he often employed verses to launch attacks on political rivals inside and outside the Parliament.

These poetry attacks drew loud cheers from both the treasury and the Opposition benches in times when humour, and not hostility, dominated the mood in Parliament. Mr Singh's shayari strikes found their worthy match in the 15th Lok Sabha. From 2009-14, BJP stalwart, late Sushma Swaraj, was the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and the 'jugalbandi' of 'shayari' between the two was nothing less than a delight.

Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, had to literally face a trial-by-fire to ensure widespread acceptance of his path-breaking Union Budget of 1991 that saw the nation rise from its darkest financial crises.

Dr Singh, the newly-appointed finance minister in the P V Narasimha Rao-led government, did it with great elan -- from facing journalists at a post-budget press conference and irate Congress leaders at the parliamentary party meeting who were unable to digest the wide-ranging reforms.

Manmohan Singh's historic reforms in 1991 not only rescued India from near bankruptcy but also redefined its trajectory as a rising global power.

 The Indian cricket team sported black armbands on the second day of the fourth Test against Australia to honour former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died in New Delhi.
Singh, a two time former prime minister from 2004 to 2014, died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday after losing consciousness at his home owing to age-related ailments. He was 92.
"The Indian team is wearing black arm bands as a mark of respect in the memory of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away," the BCCI said in a statement.

The Karnataka government has announced seven days of mourning and also declared a one-day holiday for schools and colleges on Friday in the backdrop of the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh who passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi on Thursday night.
Deputy Karnataka Chief Minister and state unit Congress President D.K. Shivakumar has announced in the emergency press meet at Belagavi that the party has cancelled "Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' convention scheduled to take place on Saturday. The convention was planned as part of the centenary celebration of Mahatma Gandhi taking over as president of the Congress.

Congress leader KC Venugopal said that the last rites of former PM Manmohan Singh, whose body was brought to his residence from Delhi AIIMS, will be held tomorrow.

Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh's dead body has reached his home from AIIMS. The Government of India has canceled all scheduled programs for today and declared seven days of national mourning.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed profound sorrow and grief over the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh who passed away at the age of 92.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister described Dr. Singh as a towering statesman and the architect of India's economic reforms in the early 1990s, which transformed the nation's economy.

Former US President Barack Obama, in his memoir "A Promised Land," paid tribute to Manmohan Singh's exceptional leadership, describing him as a "man with uncommon wisdom". Mr Obama praised Manmohan Singh's commitment to economic reform, his dedication to the well-being of the Indian people, and his unwavering integrity. 

Mr Obama wrote that Manmohan Singh, an eminent economist, had managed to lift millions of people from poverty and that the markings of his Sikh faith made him look "holy" in the eyes of the West. He further added that Manmohan Singh's tenure as a Prime Minister proved that he was "wise, thoughtful, and scrupulously honest". Click here to read more.

The sprawling 3, Motilal Nehru Road bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi served for over 10 years as the retirement abode of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died Thursday. A spacious Type-VIII bungalow amid the three-acre plot, Mr Singh had moved to this address in the national capital after attending Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony in May 2014. Click here to read more.

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was "soft-spoken, composed and always full of dignity". "He was a gentleman at heart. He had no ill will or malice against anyone. He believed and followed the politics of dialogue, consensus and reconciliation even in difficult situations. Humility and integrity were his hallmarks," he said on X. 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also paid tributes to former prime minister Manmohan Singh. "While regarded as the architect of Indian economic reforms, he was equally responsible for the strategic corrections to our foreign policy," he said on X. "Was immensely privileged to work closely with him. Will always remember his kindness and courtesy," he added.

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." 

Apart from being an eminent economist and an enlightened politician, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will always be remembered for his gentle and simple behaviour, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said.

Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad Yadav said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's "mark and his success in the golden decade from 2004 to 2014 will automatically go down in history". 

The Congress announced that all party official programmes, including its foundation day celebrations, will be cancelled for the next seven days as a mark of respect for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died  on Thursday. Congress general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Surjewala said Congress has cancelled its 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan Rally' in Karnataka's Belgaum on Friday. Congress general secretary in-charge organisation K C Venugopal said all official party programmes, including its foundation day celebrations, stand cancelled for the next seven days.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on X: "With the demise of our Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh ji, we have lost a great scholar, economist & statesman. His contributions in Indian economic reforms, serving our Nation as PM for 10 years, will be remembered forever."

Delhi Police has stepped up the security around AIIMS, Delhi after the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) DCP Ankit Chauhan and other senior police officers of the district reached AIIMS hospital for reviewing the security arrangements. A senior police officer said that security around AIIMS was tightened and a company of paramilitary personnel was deployed. Extra staff from other neighbouring police stations have also been deployed as senior leaders, ministers and other dignitaries arrive at the hospital.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

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.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is an "irreparable loss for Indian politics".

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also remembered former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying he was a distinguished economist who transformed India's economic landscape. "In Dr. Singh's passing, India has lost a leader of towering intellect and a statesman par excellence. His legacy will forever guide Bharat's growth trajectory. My heartfelt condolences to his family and countless admirers in this difficult hour," he said on X. 

Sources said a Cabinet meeting will be held at 11am tomorrow. All government programmes have also been cancelled.

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.

Congress leader P Chidambaram said that throughout his tenure, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had great empathy for the poor. "He did not hide the fact that many millions of India are poor and reminded us that government's policies must lean in favour of the poor... His story has not been told fully. His achievements have not been recorded fully. I am sure when we look back upon the 23 years that Dr Singh was in active politics, we will realize his true contribution," he said. 

Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram said "the life and work of Dr Manmohan Singh and the period from 1991 till 2014 will be a golden chapter in the history of India". "The story of India turned after Dr Singh became Finance Minister. And the present middle class of India was virtually the creation of his policies as Finance Minister and Prime Minister," he wrote on X. 

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has now reached former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence. 

In a post on X, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was "respected by all". 

Sources said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be accorded a state funeral. His mortal remains will be moved from the hospital to his residence in the next two hours.

President Droupadi Murmu said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was one of those "rare politicians who also straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease". 

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh led India with immense wisdom and integrity. "His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family," he said, adding that he has lost a "mentor and guide". 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she worked very closely with former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. "I had worked with him and saw him from very close quarters in the Union Cabinet. His erudition and wisdom were unquestionable, and the depth of the financial reforms ushered in by him in the country are widely acknowledged. The country will miss his stewardship and I shall miss his affection," she said on X. 

"Mourning a great and good man tonight," Congress MP Shashi Tharoor posted on X. 

Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi said Manmohan Singh was a "more gentle, and a greater gentleman would be difficult to find". "He always expressed one regret to me, repeatedly, in confidence, which I cannot share... Always personally called me as sitting PM to thank me for my speeches. Few if any gentlemen like him left in politics," he said in a post on X. 

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. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said he had "extensive deliberations on various subjects relating to governance" with his predecessor, Manmohan Singh. "His wisdom and humility were always visible," he said on X. 

In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the "most distinguished leaders". "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 policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people's lives," he said.

The Congress has cancelled a rally in Belagavi, Karnataka, and all other party activities that were scheduled to be held tomorrow.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has died at the age of 92, the hospital said in a statement.

BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda has arrived at AIIMS Delhi.

According to sources, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party MP Rahul Gandhi, who was in Belagavi (Karnataka), are on their way to the national capital.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's family has arrived at AIIMS. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has also reached the hospital.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was admitted to Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after his health deteriorated on Thursday, sources said. The 92-year-old former Prime Minister was admitted to the emergency department of the hospital at around 8 pm, they added.