India’s sports community on Thursday joined the nation in mourning the passing of two-time former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, paying tribute to his “calm leadership and wisdom” in messages of condolences. Singh, 92, died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after collapsing at his home due to age-related ailments. “Sad news of the passing away of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. A visionary leader and a true statesman who worked tirelessly for the progress of India. His wisdom and humility will always be remembered. My sincere condolences to his loved ones,” former World Cup winner. Cricketer Yuvraj Singh posted on X.
Sad news of the passing away of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. A visionary leader and a true statesman who worked tirelessly for the progress of India. His wisdom and humility will always be remembered. My sincere condolences to his loved ones. #ManmohanSingh ji
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) December 26, 2024
Similar sentiments were expressed by his former teammate and Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Harbhajan Singh, who described Singh as a thorough gentleman and a visionary leader.
“What truly set him apart was his calm and steady leadership in times of crisis, his ability to navigate complex political landscapes and his unwavering faith in India’s potential,” he wrote.
Saddened by the news of the sudden demise of the former Prime Minister, a thorough gentleman and visionary leader, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. What truly set him apart was his calm and steady leadership in times of crisis, his ability to navigate complex political landscapes. and him… pic.twitter.com/WKbjrnADJQ
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 26, 2024
It was during Singh’s second tenure that India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the national capital.
It was the first international multi-sports extravaganza to be held in the country since the 1982 Asian Games, which were also held in Delhi.
Former wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who is now a Congress MLA in Haryana, called Singh a man of “extraordinary wisdom, simplicity and foresight”. “Dr Manmohan Singh was not just a Prime Minister, but he was a thinker, an economist and a true patriot. His calm leadership style and economic vision gave the country a new direction, from the economic reforms of 1991 to strengthening India’s reputation at the global level. stage.
“His humility and wisdom ran deep in his every word. His merits and contribution to the development of the country will always be remembered. You will always live in our hearts sir,” she wrote in her emotional tribute on social media.
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— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) December 26, 2024
Former cricketers Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman and former women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal were also among those who expressed grief over his death.
Before taking over as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, Singh was finance minister in the government led by P.V. Narasimha Rao, and was the initiator of the economic reforms of 1991, which marked the beginning of liberalization in the country.
Widely respected for his intelligence and grace in public life, Singh retired from active politics in April this year after more than three decades as a Rajya Saha MP.
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