Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at 92, prompting tributes from across the political spectrum. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed him as one of India’s “most distinguished leaders” and recognized Singh’s significant economic contributions, particularly during his tenure as finance minister in 1991, which initiated transformative reforms liberalizing India’s economy. Singh served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, during which he oversaw rapid GDP growth and launched social welfare programs but faced criticism for slowing growth and corruption allegations later on. He also strengthened India’s international ties, notably with the U.S. and Russia, impacting global partnerships.
