Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X recalling Manmohan Singh’s contributions during his long years in public life.
- Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge called Singh the “gentle architect of India’s economic transformation,” crediting his reforms with expanding the middle class and reducing poverty.
- Rahul Gandhi praised Singh’s “bold decisions for the poor and marginalised” and his role in building a strong economy, citing his humility and integrity as inspiration.
- Priyanka Gandhi, the Congress party’s official handle, and Union minister Kiren Rijiju also shared tributes highlighting Singh’s long public service.
- Coverage reiterated Singh’s signature achievements, including the 1991 liberalisation as finance minister and UPA-era measures such as MGNREGA and the RTI Act; he died on December 26, 2024.