Authorities in India have declared a seven-day mourning period to honor Manmohan Singh as politicians and public paid tributes to the country’s former prime minister widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program.

PM Modi said Manmohan Singh’s humility, sobriety, and intellect, defined his life as a distinguished parliamentarian

India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist: PM Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi, who succeeded Manmohan Singh in 2014, called him one of India’s “most distinguished leaders” who rose from humble origins.

India's former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died on Thursday at age 92. Singh is credited for his work on the country's economic policies as well as for a nuclear deal with the United States. Current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Singh in a message posted on X (formerly Twitter).

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