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Published 00:07 IST, December 27th 2024

'Thank You For All That You’ve Done': IPL Franchises Share Heartfelt Tributes For Former PM Doctor Manmohan Singh

Several IPL franchises shared heartfelt tributes on the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

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Manmohan Singh | Image: PTI

The entire nation was shook with the sudden demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the age of 92. The former PM breathed his last at AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi. As the whole nation went into a state of mourning prayers and condolences flew in from all parts of the nation for the former PM. 

Amidst this several IPL franchises took to social media to offer their condolences on the passing of the former PM.  

IPL Franchises React On Passing Of Former PM Manmohan Singh

Team India Cricketer Wear Black Armbands

Meanwhile, the Rohit Sharma -led side wore black armbands on day two of Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as a mark of respect in memory of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

"The Indian Cricket Team is wearing black armbands as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh who passed away on Thursday," wrote the BCCI on its X account on Friday morning.

Singh, who served as India’s 13th Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, passed away in New Delhi on Thursday night, after being admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a sudden lost of consciousness. His cremation will be done with full state honours on Friday.

An AIIMS bulletin said Singh was being treated for age related medical conditions and had sudden loss of consciousness at home. "Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to medical emergency at AIIMS Delhi at 8.06 pm. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9.51 pm," said the bulletin.

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Updated 13:02 IST, December 27th 2024