Modi honours former prime minister Manmohan Singh on birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on what would have been his birth anniversary. Modi recalled Singh’s long public career and described his service to the nation as dedicated. Singh served twice as prime minister and previously held the finance portfolio during India’s economic reforms.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Singh’s birth anniversary, recalling his years in public life and service to India. “Tributes to our former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, on his birth anniversary.
He spent many years in public life and served the nation with dedication,” Modi said in a post on X. Singh was born on September 26, 1932, in the Punjab province of undivided India. He died in New Delhi on December 26, 2024.
He became India’s 14th prime minister on May 22, 2004, and took office for a second consecutive term on May 22, 2009. He led the government through both terms. Before becoming prime minister, Singh served as Union finance minister from 1991 to 1996.
The Hindu’s source material says he introduced a comprehensive programme of economic reforms in that role, a policy shift that gained international recognition. Modi’s tribute focused on Singh’s public service and dedication. The statement did not refer to any specific policy or political disagreement between the two leaders.
Singh’s record included senior government responsibilities over several decades, culminating in his two terms as prime minister. The anniversary message marked his contribution through public office and his work in national government.
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