India Mourns the Loss of Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

Indian leader Manmohan Singh is no more in this world

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a famous economist and the architect of India's economic reforms, died on Thursday at the age of 92 from age-related diseases. To honor the Congress leader, the government has declared a seven-day period of mourning with state honors. In his condolence message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders."

International tributes are flooding in.

Singh's legacy was honored by influential individuals, diplomats, and world leaders. Singh's crucial role in bolstering India-U.S. relations, notably the landmark civilian nuclear cooperation deal that greatly increased ties between the two countries, was emphasized by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. 

Singh was described by him as "one of the greatest champions of the U.S.-India strategic partnership." Everyone remembered Singh's efforts to improve India's standing internationally and offered their sympathies. Zuo Feihong, China's ambassador to India, conveyed his condolences and called Singh a "outstanding leader" who is well-liked by the Indian populace. Singh's leadership elevated India-Israel relations to unprecedented levels, according to Israel's Ambassador Reuven Azar.

India announces Manmohan Singh's state funeral

Singh's legacy is being reflected throughout the world's media.

Singh's accomplishments, conflicts, and lasting impact on Indian politics were acknowledged by international media outlets. Singh was characterized by the New York Times as a "soft-spoken" and "intellectual" leader who oversaw the reforms that made India a major economic force.

 It also recognized the controversy that surrounded his second administration, especially in relation to how he handled corruption and terrorism. The article emphasized the difficulties Singh's government encountered, particularly in addressing internal terrorism, as demonstrated by the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, and the corruption scandals that plagued his second term, which ran from 2009 to 2014.

The previous prime minister was described by the UK's BBC as the "architect of crucial liberalization economic reforms." The broadcaster highlighted how Singh's selection as prime minister signa  the start of a bold and unheard-of program for economic transformation. Tax reductions, rupee devaluation, state-owned firm privatization, and foreign investment encouragement were among his policies.

Singh was recognized by the US-based Associated Press with saving India from an impending economic crisis by implementing reforms in 1991. His contribution to the improvement of India-US relations, especially through the civil nuclear deal between the two countries, was emphasized by the Washington Post. He was described as a "soft-spoken, Oxford-educated economist whose financial reforms helped transform his struggling, poverty-stricken nation into an emerging power." The *Post* highlighted his transition from a technocrat to a statesman who strengthened ties between the US and India, including the historic civil nuclear agreement in 2005.

Singh was described by Reuters* as a "reluctant prime minister" who went on to become one of India's most prosperous leaders. He was lauded by the agency with bringing millions out of poverty through economic changes and negotiating the intricacies of coalition politics. Al Jazeera highlighted his revolutionary 1991 economic changes, dubbed him a "gentle-mannered technocrat," and commended his integrity. "I am confident that history will judge me more kindly than contemporary media or opposition parties in Parliament," the source recalled his 2014 statement.

Singh served as India's thirteenth prime minister, and his term was filled with important achievements.