New Delhi, (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday mourned the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said with his passing away, India has lost a visionary statesman, a leader of unimpeachable integrity, and an economist of unparalleled stature.
On his social media handle X, Kharge said, “His policy of Economic Liberalisation and rights-based welfare paradigm profoundly transformed the lives of crores of Indians, virtually creating a middle class in India and lifting crores out of poverty”.
Kharge said that Singh was a “Man of action rather than words, his immense contribution to nation-building will forever be etched in the annals of Indian history. He was a gentle intellectual and a humble soul who embodied the aspirations of India, having risen through the ranks with unwavering dedication”.
Kharge said, “His enduring legacy of ushering in India’s growth, welfare, and policies of inclusivity will forever be cherished. May his soul rest in eternal peace”.
Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that with the demise of Manmohan Singh he has lost a “mentor and guide”.
On X he said, “Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family”.
“Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride,” he added.
Moreover, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in a post on X said, “Few people in politics inspire the kind of respect that Sardar Manmohan Singh ji did. He was genuinely egalitarian, wise, strongwilled and courageous until the end. A uniquely dignified and gentle man in the rough world of politics”.
“His honesty will always be an inspiration for us and he will forever stand tall among those who truly love this country as someone who remained steadfast in his commitment to serve the nation despite being subjected to unfair and deeply personal attacks by his opponents,” she said.
Dr Manmohan Singh passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here following old age complications.
