Former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Passes Away at the Age of 92

Former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Passes Away at the Age of 92

Former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26 (Thursday) at the age of 92. He had been suffering from age-related ailments for some time and suddenly lost consciousness on the same day. He was immediately taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, but despite the best efforts of the doctors, he could not be saved. He was declared dead at 9:51 PM.

In a statement, AIIMS said, "Dr. Manmohan Singh was admitted to the hospital on December 26, 2024, for treatment of age-related health issues. On the same day, he lost consciousness at home and was rushed to the hospital. However, despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead."

Dr. Manmohan Singh is known for transforming India's economy into a free-market system and served as Prime Minister for two consecutive terms. He was also the Governor of India's central bank and played a pivotal role as an economist in shaping the country's economic policies.