“Manmohan Singh will be remembered for improving country’s economic situation”: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh

New Delhi [India], December 27 (ANI): Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Friday expressed condolence on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s demise and said that he will be remembered for improving the country’s economic situation.
Speaking to ANI, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh said, “Dr Manmohan Singh was not a person who worked under political pressure in many matters. He worked with complete independence and freedom, contributing to the country’s economy. He may not be among us today, but in the coming history, Dr Manmohan Singh will be remembered for improving the country’s economic situation, and his name will be taken with respect.”

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also expressed grief over his death saying that an era of economic reforms has ended with the passing away of Dr Manmohan Singh.

Speaking to ANI, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says, “An era of economic reforms has ended with the passing away of Dr Manmohan Singh. The economic reforms he brought gave a new speed and direction to the country.”
Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Jairam Thakur, expressed deep sorrow over his demise, terming his death as an irreplaceable loss.

“Hailing from a small village, Dr. Manmohan Singh studied at some of the world’s prestigious institutions and contributed to the nation in significant ways. As an economist, he will be remembered as a pioneer of India’s current economic liberalization. He led the country during challenging times and guided it through various difficulties,” former Himachal CM said.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also expressed grief over his death 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.

Speaking to ANI, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini said, “The country has lost not only a politician but also an economist. His journey from being born in a Punjab village to becoming an economist and the PM shows his commitment to serving the nation. He will always be remembered for his simplicity and his economic decisions. I pray to God that his soul rests in peace.”

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

“An economist, former Prime Minister and former Finance Minister, who held many such important responsibilities, Dr Manmohan Singh’s departure among us is very painful. Rich in talent has left us. He was a very nice person. The country has found a new direction at several places due to his talent and his policies. I pray to Baba Mahakal to give him a place at His lotus feet. Om Shanti,” Yadav told ANI.

Former President Ramnath Kovind expressed his grief over Singh’s demise and termed him as an ‘architect’ of the Indian economy.

“The passing of Dr Manmohan Singh is not just a setback for the nation but also a personal loss for me. I have known him for so long. He was an example of politeness. I believe that he was an architect of the Indian economy. I pay my tribute to him,” former President Kovind said in a self made video.

Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi also expressed grief saying that Singh was very humble and a Prime Minister who made all the difference to the country.

In a post on X, Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed sadness over Singh’s demise saying that his honesty will always be an inspiration for us and he will forever stand tall among those who truly love this country.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence in Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda also paid their last respects to Manmohan Singh. Congress leaders, including KC Venugopal, were also present at the former PM’s residence.

Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on Thursday evening at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions. He had a sudden loss of consciousness at home after which he was rushed to the AIIMS Delhi.

Serving as the finance minister of India in PV Narasimha Rao’s government, Singh has been given credit for economic liberalisation in the country in 1991. The reforms made the Indian economy more accessible to foreign investors, which increased FDI and reduced government control. It greatly contributed to the country’s economic growth.