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Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro tweets, "I deeply regret the passing away of former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh. A life dedicated to his country, a reference in the international concert of nations. The Government of Portugal offers its condolences to the family and the Indian people."

IMD issues 'Orange alert' for snowfall in Uttarakhand's high-altitude areas.

On the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, BJP State President Virendraa Sachdeva says, "This is an irreparable loss for the whole country. Dr Saheb was as much a scholar as he was a gentlemanly personality. He used to win people's hearts with his behaviour. He is an inspiration for the youth on how we can work to take the country forward even in difficult circumstances... As far as economic liberalization is concerned, a long process started from the time of Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, he worked to take it forward and the country has been continuously getting its benefits .."

Former President Ram Nath Kovind paid his last respects to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren along with his wife & JMM leader Kalpana Soren arrived to pay their last respect to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh at the latter's residence

BRS working president KT Rama Rao arrives to pay his last respect to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh at the latter's residence

"Dr. Manmohan Singh was loved by the countrymen for his pure heart and brilliant mind. He was a luminous and beloved guiding light for us. His compassion and vision transformed and empowered the lives of millions of Indians.  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 him whose contributions to our nation's progress and development are immeasurable": CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi
 

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said on former PM Dr Manmohan Singh's demise.

"The silent architect of the huge revolution that swept India, today unfortunately is not amongst us. The gentleman prime minister, a truly amazing intellectual, who actually spoke less but did more for India is Dr Manmohan Singh. He always said, when speaking to media as a prime minister, that probably history will be kind to him, and we on behalf of BRS, on instructions from Shri KCR Garu, have reached Delhi to pay homage and our respect to Dr Manmohan Singh."

On the demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, "... Manmohan Singh ji was an intelligent economist... He adorned almost all the posts he held... The way he opened up the Indian economy and advanced India's entrepreneurship when he was finance minister during PM Narasimha Rao's tenure is what I respect him a lot for... We used to have heated debates but I will always remember his decency... He never raised his voice and this is a huge Parliamentary impression he left... I again convey my condolences..."

In view of the forecast of heavy snowfall and cold wave issued by the Meteorological Center, District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari has also declared a holiday in all government, non-government, private schools from class 1 to 12 and Anganwadi centres in Chamoli district on December 28, 2024.

On BPCS protest, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "There is no government here...The CM is silent on all the issues...When our government was there, the youths were happy. Today there are only marks on their body (under Nitish Kumar's government)...The CM is lost somewhere. It seems that he has become a history and there is no CM in the state...This government is only of corrupt people..."
 

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat reached Raipur on Friday evening as part of his five-day visit to the Chhattisgarh capital.

Bhagwat reached Raipur by Vande Bharat train, an RSS functionary said.

He is on a visit to Raipur from December 27 to December 31. It is an organisational visit of the 'sarsanghchalak', he said.

During this, he will hold discussions with workers and senior officials in different sessions with the aim of strengthening the organisation, he added.

"Established in 1925, the RSS is entering the centenary year of its establishment in 2025-26. For this, the sarsanghchalak is visiting different provinces of the country. As part of the exercise, he will communicate with the RSS office-bearers and workers on the organisational issues of the Sangh in Chhattisgarh and the programmes being held in the centenary year," he said.

During his stay in Raipur, Bhagwat will discuss organisational work and there will be special discussion on the qualitative development of workers and volunteers, he added.

Bhagwat will discuss 'Panch Parivartan', self-realisation, social harmony, family awareness, environment-friendly development and civic duty, he said.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin extended condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh

President Putin writes, "Manmohan Singh was an outstanding statesman. As Prime Minister and when serving in other high-ranking positions, he 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 privileged strategic partnership. I had the occasion of talking with this remarkable man several times. We will cherish the memory of him: Russian Embassy

On the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Congress MP Randeep Surjewala says, ".. Dr Manmohan Singh changed the economy of this country, changed the life of the middle class of the country, changed the life of the poor... brought a law for proper compensation for farmers, brought loan waiver of 72 thousand crores... A big part of tribute to that true example of Mother India is that his last journey should be at the memorial that should be built in the capital Delhi. So that his memory always remains with the people of this country. This cannot be a subject of politics, so the Congress President has written a letter that a memorial should be built in the memory of Sardar Manmohan Singh ji... Now the government has to decide on this..."

On the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "We express our condolences to his family on his death. His departure has caused a great loss to the country. An honest and great leader like him comes to this earth very rarely. When he was the Prime Minister, he started many schemes... Today we are all in mourning and we stand with his family in this moment .."

CP leader Praful Patel paid final respect to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, in Delhi today

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises paid his heartfelt condolence to the late Dr Manmohan Singh, as the industrialist recalled his engagements and meetings with the former prime minister over the past three decades.
Talking to ANI over the phone, Mittal said the Indian economy owes a lot to Dr Manmohan Singh, particularly because of his milestone reforms of the early 1990s.
"I think the Indian economy owes a lot to Dr Singh, especially my generation who created remarkable success stories around aviation, broadcasting, telecom, Infosys, Wipro, and Airtel," Mittal said.

On the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, NCP leader Praful Patel says, "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."

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy paid final respect to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and offered condolences to his family.

PM Narendra Modi tweets, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Osamu Suzuki, a legendary figure in the global automotive industry. His visionary work reshaped global perceptions of mobility. Under his leadership, Suzuki Motor Corporation became a global powerhouse, successfully navigating challenges, driving innovation and expansion. He had a profound affection for India and his collaboration with Maruti revolutionised the Indian automobile market."

Manmohan Singh's Mortal Remains to Lie at AICC for Final Tribute on Dec 28

Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi arrives at AICC headquarters for the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting

The meeting has been convened to pay homage to former Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh

Gurdeep Singh, the nephew of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, reflected on the late leader's close bond with his family, recalling that despite his towering political stature, he was always available to guide his loved ones.
Highlighting Manmohan Singh's family-oriented nature, Gurdeep described him as a "family man," even while holding prestigious roles such as Finance Minister and Prime Minister of India.
"He was the Finance Minister and later the Prime Minister of the country. But beyond his political achievements, he was a family man. He was always there for us, offering guidance and support whenever we needed it. No matter how busy he was, he made time for everyone in the family," Gurdeep Singh said.

Hon'ble Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus conveyed his profound grief and deep condolences to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India and the Hon'ble President of Indian National Congress on the passing of former Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh, who was a close friend of the Hon'ble Chief Adviser. 
In his messages, the Hon'ble Chief Adviser described Dr. Manmohan Singh, as a person of great humility, a visionary leader, a statesman, who was known for his unwavering commitment to ensuring the welfare of the people of India. The Hon'ble Chief Adviser said that the late Prime Minister will be remembered for his contributions to India's economic transformation. 

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma says, "With the demise of the former prime minister, we have lost one of the intellectuals, economists, able administrators and dedicated leader... He led the country to a new era of economy through his reforms... I pay my condolences and pray for the departed soul..."
 

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "We all are in immense grief due to the demise of the former PM Manmohan Singh. He tried to fulfil all his duties being the finance minister, RBI governor, and prime minister of the country, especially his effort to give the country's economy a new direction... His departure is a great and irreparable loss to the country. I express my condolences and pray for the peace of the departed soul."

On the demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, Union Minister SP Singh Baghel says, "This is very sad for the country...We lost one of the gems of the country...I got to learn a lot of things from him...He will always be remembered as a great leader for the works which he did for the nation..."

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu pays final respect to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and offers condolences to his family

On the demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale says, "He was one of the greatest leaders in history. His death is a huge loss for the country...I am here (in Delhi) to pay my last respects to him..."

 AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal paid final respect to former Primer Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and offers condolences to his family. 

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh will always be remembered as one of India's finest prime ministers, adding that he worked quietly yet profoundly for the country's progress.

 Speaking to reporters here, Yadav said Singh's decisions both as finance minister and prime minister were instrumental in strengthening India's economy.

China on Friday 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.

Singh was a senior politician and renowned economist of India and had made a positive contribution to the development of India-China relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing 

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.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday said that India has lost a politician, an economist, and a former Prime Minister on whom the country had great hope and faith.

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Friday expressed grief on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's demise, saying that there are very few leaders like him in the world.

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,' Supriya Sule said.

Former Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh's final journey will commence from AICC HQ to cremation ground at 9:30 Am on Saturday: KC Venugopal 

In the wake of the passing of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Friday that they will start a research and study centre in Bengaluru University for all students to learn about the reforms Dr Manmohan Singh had created for the growth of the country.

BJP MP Naveen Jindal mourned the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday. Jindal termed the demise of the former PM as a "sad day" for all of us and stated that everyone can take a lot of inspiration from his life.

Himachal Pradesh government has declared a two-day state holiday and a day of national mourning to honor the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday expressed grief over the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said that an era of economic reforms has ended with the passing away of Dr Manmohan Singh.

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday paid his tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said that whenever the history of character, ability and honesty will be written in Indian politics, Dr Singh's name will be mentioned in golden letters.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and his wife, the second lady of India, Sudesh Dhankar on Friday paid their final respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence in Delhi. Meanwhile, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi also paid their final respects to the former PM who died on Thursday night in AIIMS, Delhi.

Nepal Foreign Minister, Arzu Rana Deuba, expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Nepali government and people, following the death of former Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, calling him a "visionary leader and a true statesman."

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and said that the former PM was rich in talent, the country found new direction at several places due to his talent and policies.

Former President Ramnath Kovind on Friday expressed his grief over the passing away of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Kovind termed Dr. Singh an 'architect' of the Indian economy.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday expressed grief over the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said that the country has lost not only a politician but also an economist. Saini added that Singh will always be remembered for his simplicity and his economic decisions.

In a heartfelt tribute to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, PM Narendra Modi on Friday expressed deep sorrow over his passing, describing it as a great loss for the nation.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav mourned the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday. Speaking to reporters, Yadav said that former PM Manmohan Singh will always be remembered as a good PM of the country.

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

Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi pays last respects to Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh.

President Droupadi Murmu arrives at the residence of late former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday cancelled his 'Pragati Yatra' for the next two days--December 27 and 28, his office said. The decision after the passing away of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday evening at the age of 92
 

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Friday condoled the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying that his contributions to the country, especially in economic liberalization, will always be remembered by every Indian.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence in Delhi on Friday. The Prime Minister also offered condolences to Manmohan Singh's family on his demise.
 

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the passing away of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday. Calling Singh ‘one of the true architects of new India,’ CM Reddy said that he was a ‘man of virtue’ with impeccable integrity and marked above all by a humane touch in decision-making.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami paid floral tribute to late former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, in Khatima.

Congress Delhi President Devendra Yadav said on Friday that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gave the confidence to the nation that we are self-reliant and his passing is a big loss to the nation.

Locals at former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Amritsar residence expressed condolences on his demise on Friday. They recalled their past interactions and experiences with him.

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday, reflecting on the legacy of the renowned economist and statesman, described former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as a figure who ‘led from the front’ with unmatched honesty and humility.

The daughter of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will arrive in India post-midnight, Congress sources said on Friday, adding that the mortal remains of the former PM will be kept at All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi for public viewing.

Paying tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday, Chief Minister MK Stalin said Singh's intellect and leadership steered India's economic transformation.
 

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who passed away at 92. In a post on X, the RSS highlighted that Dr Singh, "coming from a humble background, adorned the highest post in the country".

PM Modi will reach Dr. Manmohan Singh's residence at 10 o'clock to pay his tributes.

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi and state Leader of Opposition, Edappadi K Palaniswami have paid glowing tributes to deceased ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, hailing his economic reforms that "chartered a new path for the country." Ravi called Singh "an embodiment of wisdom, humility and integrity." The former PM made invaluable contributions to India's economy and guiding the nation through challenging times. "His dedication to public service will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and well-wishers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti," a Raj Bhavan social media post quoted Ravi as saying. Palaniswami said the former PM's monetary and fiscal policies shaped the nation's economy.

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. Singh, 92, died in AIIMS Delhi on Thursday night. He was brought to the emergency department in a critical condition in the evening.

Following the demise of former Prime Minister and veteran Congress leader Manmohan Singh, several world leaders paid tributes to the political stalwart. Leaders from several countries, including the United States, the Maldives and Afghanistan, expressed deep grief over his passing, underlining his contributions and warm relations with their nations.

American diplomat and President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), Atul Keshap, expressed condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. In his tribute, Keshap hailed Dr Singh as the architect of the modern bilateral relationship between India and the United States.

Security beefed up outside 3 Motilal Nehru Road bungalow in Delhi, the residence of former PM Manmohan Singh who passed away last night.
 

As a mark of respect for former PM Manmohan Singh, the National flag flies at half-mast at Congress party headquarters in Delhi.

Several prominent leaders from the BJP, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, expressed their sorrow and grief over the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his grief over the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday. He highlighted Singh's pivotal role in not only India's economic reforms but also in providing strategic corrections to Indian foreign policy.
 

President Droupadi Murmu expressed her condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday evening. She said that Dr Singh made critical contributions to reforming the Indian economy and will be remembered for his service to the nation.
 

The last rites of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will be held on Saturday, an official announcement is expected on Friday. "The last rites of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh will be held the day after tomorrow. We will announce officially..." Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal told reporters in Delhi late Thursday night.

India mourns the demise of Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92 due to age related medical conditions, AIIMS informed. Manmohan Singh had sudden loss of consciousness at home today after which he was rushed to the AIIMS Delhi.

The Cabinet will meet at 11 AM today to condole former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh's death.