The government on December 26 announced a seven-day national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the age of 92, official sources said.
As a mark of respect, all government programs scheduled for Friday have been cancelled, and the Cabinet will meet at 11 am, the people said, requesting anonymity.
Singh's last rites will be performed with full state honours as a tribute to a leader who played a key role in shaping India's economic destiny. As Finance Minister in the 1990s, Singh ushered in liberalization policies that transformed India's economy and lifted millions of people out of poverty.
During his tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, Singh oversaw significant economic growth, implemented key reforms, and strengthened India's position on the global stage.
As the nation mourns the loss of this leader, tributes have poured in from across the political spectrum, with his simplicity, integrity, and commitment to the nation being celebrated by leaders and people alike.
Condoling his demise, President Droupadi Murmu calling Manmohan Singh "one of the greatest sons of Bharat" who made critical contributions to reforming the Indian economy.
"Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Ji was one of those rare politicians who also straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease. In his various roles in public offices, he made critical contributions to reforming Indian economy. He will always be remembered for his service to the nation, his unblemished political life and his utmost humility. His passing is a great loss to all of us. I pay my respectful homage to one of the greatest sons of Bharat and convey my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers," she posted on X, formerly Twitter.
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