Manmohan Singh, often referred to as a “reluctant king” during his first term as prime minister, was one of India’s most influential leaders. Known for his quiet demeanor, Singh was the first Sikh to hold the office. At 92, he passed away after being hospitalized following a sudden loss of consciousness. He had been receiving treatment for age-related health issues.
Singh is widely credited with leading India through a period of remarkable economic growth and pulling millions out of poverty. He also served a rare second term as prime minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed the nation’s grief, saying, “India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji,” and praised Singh’s significant contributions to the country.
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Born into a poor family in British-ruled India, now part of Pakistan, Singh overcame early hardships, studying by candlelight. He earned a place at Cambridge University, then went on to Oxford, where he completed his doctorate on exports and free trade in India. Although he had no political aspirations, his expertise in economics led to his appointment as India’s finance minister in 1991.
During his time as finance minister, from 1991 to 1996, Singh played a pivotal role in transforming India’s economy, saving it from a balance of payments crisis and introducing reforms that opened up the nation to the global market.
