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Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passes away at the age of 92

Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passes away at the age of 92

Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, 92, passed away at Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday. According to a statement from the hospital, the Congress veteran was receiving treatment for age-related ailments and experienced a “sudden loss of consciousness at home.”

“Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9.51pm,” the statement read. Singh served as Prime Minister for two terms from 2004 to 2014 in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered him as the “most distinguished leaders”.  He shared on X, “His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives.”

The former prime minister was also honoured by leaders from all political parties.

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