New Delhi: Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night in New Delhi at the age of 92, following a prolonged battle with age-related illnesses. Singh served as India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and was renowned for his pivotal role in shaping modern India’s economic framework, particularly the liberalization reforms of 1991.
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden extended their condolences, calling Singh “a true statesman” and praising his political bravery and strategic vision. Biden emphasized that Singh’s leadership laid the groundwork for the historic US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement and the first Quad alliance among Indo-Pacific nations.
“Without his political courage, the unprecedented level of cooperation between the United States and India today would not have been possible,” Biden stated. Recalling his personal interactions with Singh, including visits to India as Vice President, Biden noted Singh’s grace and humility.
The former Prime Minister’s legacy includes fostering regional cooperation through initiatives like BRICS and elevating India’s global standing. Singh is survived by his wife, Gursharan Kaur, and their three children.
