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    Former PM Manmohan Singh passes away at 92: Manoj Bajpayee, Nimrat Kaur, Kapil Sharma and other Bollywood celebs pay tribute

    Bollywood celebs mourned the passing away of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh. He was 92.

    Entertainment desk -
    December 27, 2024 / 07:31 IST
    Former PM Manmohan Singh (Courtesy: AP file photo)

    Dr Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, passed away at the age of 92 on December 26 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.

    The news of his death has left the nation mourning.

    He is remembered as a leader who was a key architect of India’s economic transformation and a symbol of humility and integrity. Following his demise, tributes poured in from across the country. Bollywood celebrities too took to social media to express their heartfelt condolences.

    Manoj Bajpayee paid his respects to Manmohan Singh. Sharing a photo of the former PM, he wrote, "Saddened by the passing of our former Prime Minister. A statesman whose contributions in every aspect of our nation’s growth will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family. #RIPDrManmohanSingh (sic)."


    Sunny Deol praised Singh for his role in shaping India’s economic landscape. He wrote, "I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in shaping India’s economic liberalization. His wisdom, integrity & contributions to the nation’s growth will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences."

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    Kapil Sharma also expressed his sadness on social media. He wrote, “India has lost one of its finest leaders today. Dr. Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s economic reforms and a symbol of integrity and humility, leaves behind a legacy of progress and hope. His wisdom, dedication, and vision transformed our nation. Rest in peace, Dr. Singh. Your contributions will never be forgotten.”


    Nimrat Kaur wrote, "A scholar-statesman, an architect of India’s economic reforms, his peerless wisdom and humility has left an indelible mark on the fabric of our nation. Rest in grace and glory Dr. Manmohan Singh ji. Satnaam wahe guru."

    Riteish Deshmukh shared photos of Manmohan Singh with his father Vilasrao Deshmukh, and wrote, "Today we have lost one of India’s finest Prime Ministers. The man who propelled India’s economic growth. He epitomised dignity and humility. We will forever be indebted to his legacy. May his soul rest in eternal glory. Thank you Shri Manmohan Singh ji (sic)."


    Randeep Hooda tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, whose dignified leadership and pivotal role in India’s economic liberalization transformed the nation. His wisdom and integrity will be remembered forever. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Om Shanti #DrManmohanSingh (sic)."

    Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar also paid tribute to Dr. Singh. He tweeted, "The passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh ji marks the end of an era. As the architect of India's economic reforms, his dedication to public service has shaped modern India. My deepest condolences to his family members & admirers."

    Sanjay Dutt wrote, "Deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. His contributions to India will never be forgotten."

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    "Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister, was a visionary leader who transformed India's economy. His wisdom and contributions will always be remembered. The nation will deeply miss him. My condolences to his family," tweeted Disha Patani.

    Dr Manmohan Singh had been battling health issues in recent years, and his condition worsened in the days leading up to his death. He was admitted to AIIMS after his health deteriorated on the evening of December 26, 2024. In a statement AIIMS Hospital shared, "With profound grief, we inform the demise of Former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, aged 92. He was being treated for age-related medical conditions and had sudden loss of consciousness at home on 26th December 2024. Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the Medical Emergency at AIIMS, New Delhi at 8:06 PM. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:51 PM."

    Entertainment desk -
    first published: Dec 27, 2024 07:31 am

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