Manmohan Singh Death: माजी पंतप्रधान मनमोहन सिंग यांचे निधन, वयाच्या 92व्या वर्षी दिल्ली एम्समध्ये घेतला अखेरचा श्वास, देशभरातून शोक व्यक्त

Manmohan Singh Death: माजी पंतप्रधान मनमोहन सिंग यांचे गुरुवारी (26 डिसेंबर 2024) निधन झाले. वयाच्या 92व्या वर्षी दिल्ली एम्समध्ये अखेरचा श्वास घेतला. मनमोहन सिंग यांना श्वास घेण्यास त्रास होत असल्यामुळे आज गुरुवारी सायंकाळी दिल्ली एम्समध्ये दाखल करण्यात आले होते.
मनमोहन सिंग : राजकारण आणि अर्थशास्त्राचे ‘पंडित’
डॉ. मनमोहन सिंग यांचा जन्म 26 सप्टेंबर 1932 रोजी अविभक्त भारतातील पंजाब प्रांतातील एका गावात झाला. 1948 मध्ये पंजाब विद्यापीठातून त्यांनी दहावीचे शिक्षण पूर्ण केले. त्यानंतर त्यांनी पुढील शिक्षण ब्रिटनच्या केंब्रिज विद्यापीठातून घेतले. 1957 मध्ये त्यांनी अर्थशास्त्रात प्रथम श्रेणीने पदवी प्राप्त केली. त्यानंतर 1962 मध्ये त्यांनी ऑक्सफर्ड विद्यापीठाच्या नूफिल्ड कॉलेजमधून अर्थशास्त्रात डी.फिल केले. डॉ. मनमोहन सिंग आणि त्यांच्या पत्नी श्रीमती गुरशरण कौर यांना तीन मुली आहेत.
भारताचे चौदावे पंतप्रधान, डॉ. मनमोहन सिंग हे त्यांच्या नम्रता, कठोर परिश्रम आणि कामाप्रती बांधिलकी यासाठी ओळखले जातात. मनमोहन सिंग 1971 मध्ये वाणिज्य मंत्रालयात आर्थिक सल्लागार म्हणून रुजू झाले. 1972 मध्ये त्यांची अर्थ मंत्रालयात मुख्य आर्थिक सल्लागार म्हणून नियुक्ती झाली. डॉ. मनमोहन सिंग यांनी अर्थ मंत्रालयाचे सचिव, नियोजन आयोगाचे उपाध्यक्ष, भारतीय रिझर्व्ह बँकेचे अध्यक्ष, पंतप्रधानांचे सल्लागार, विद्यापीठ अनुदान आयोगाचे अध्यक्ष म्हणूनही काम केले. मनमोहन सिंग 1991 ते 1996 पर्यंत भारताचे अर्थमंत्री होते. देशाच्या आर्थिक जडणघडणीसाठी हा काळ अत्यंत महत्त्वाचा होता.
डॉ.मनमोहन सिंग यांना अनेक सन्मान मिळाले –
डॉ.मनमोहन सिंग यांना अनेक पुरस्कार आणि सन्मानांनी सन्मानित करण्यात आले आहे. यापैकी महत्त्वाचे म्हणजे भारताचा दुसरा सर्वोच्च नागरी पुरस्कार पद्मविभूषण (1987); भारतीय विज्ञान काँग्रेसचा जवाहरलाल नेहरू जन्मशताब्दी पुरस्कार (1995); आशिया मनी अवॉर्ड फॉर फायनान्स मिनिस्टर ऑफ द इयर (1993 आणि 1994); वर्षातील वित्त मंत्री साठी युरो मनी पुरस्कार (1993) , केंब्रिज विद्यापीठाचा ॲडम स्मिथ पुरस्कार (1956); सेंट जॉन्स कॉलेज, केंब्रिज येथे विशिष्ट कामगिरीसाठी राइट पुरस्कार (1955) . डॉ.सिंग यांना जपानी निहोन केइझाई शिंबून आणि इतर संघटनांनी सन्मानित केले आहे. डॉ. सिंग यांना केंब्रिज आणि ऑक्सफर्ड आणि इतर अनेक विद्यापीठांनी मानद पदव्या बहाल केल्या आहेत.
माजी पंतप्रधान मनमोहन सिंग यांच्या निधनावर देशभरातून शोक व्यक्त होत आहे.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar tweets, “Deeply pained to learn about the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, former Prime Minister and a distinguished economist who transformed India’s economic landscape. A Padma Vibhushan awardee and architect of India’s economic liberalisation… pic.twitter.com/9qk908tm1e
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal tweets, “The demise of former Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh is an irreparable loss for the country. It is impossible to put his qualities of wisdom and simplicity into words. May God grant the noble soul a place in his lotus… pic.twitter.com/quv1wRuJ7z
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
Former Prime Minister and JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda tweets, “Very sad to know the passing away of former Prime Minister, Shri Manmohan Singh. He was a good and patient man, a brilliant economist, and a colleague I valued and respected. He will be remembered in history as the man… pic.twitter.com/8Iu1mJTGI3
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweets, “The news of the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is extremely sad. From being the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India to the Finance Minister of the country and as the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh played an… pic.twitter.com/YWIy8gvvCF
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
#WATCH | Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS Delhi at the age of 92
Glimpses from the life of Manmohan Singh including his meeting with former US Presidents George Bush and Barack Obama, oath ceremony and other events.
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— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar tweets, “Deeply pained to learn about the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, former Prime Minister and a distinguished economist who transformed India’s economic landscape. A Padma Vibhushan awardee and architect of India’s economic liberalisation… pic.twitter.com/9qk908tm1e
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweets, “Deeply saddened by the demise of India’s former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh ji. He played a key role in rebuilding India’s economy during difficult times. He was widely respected for his service and intellect. His contribution to… pic.twitter.com/Y42qx6kQ1m
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge tweets, “Undoubtedly, history shall judge you kindly, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji! With the passing of the Former Prime Minister, India has lost a visionary statesman, a leader of unimpeachable integrity, and an economist of unparalleled stature.… pic.twitter.com/kN2YSAxtbA
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
Abhishek Banerjee, National General Secretary, All India Trinamool Congress, tweets, “India has lost one of its finest statesmen today. Dr Manmohan Singh’s legacy goes beyond his celebrated tenure as Prime Minister. An architect of economic reforms that reshaped our nation’s… pic.twitter.com/5B9Kd4f6ru
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tweets, “Few people in politics inspire the kind of respect that Sardar Manmohan Singh ji did. 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… pic.twitter.com/OhRy1y861r
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah tweets, “Deeply saddened by the passing of former Prime Minister Shri Manmohan Singh ji. A statesman of unparalleled wisdom, his leadership and vision left an indelible mark on our nation. It was during his tenure as PM that I became the CM of Karnataka… pic.twitter.com/zQfYtjeHFb
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
PM Modi tweets, “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. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint… pic.twitter.com/nSQzy44Hgr
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah tweets, “Very sorry to hear about the demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh. I had many occasions to interact & learn from him. He was truly an intellectual giant, an accomplished economist but above all he was a thorough gentleman, a giant among… pic.twitter.com/reOvAVFUEk
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
BJP national president and Union Health Minister JP Nadda tweets, “The passing of Former Prime Minister and Economist Shri Manmohan Singh ji is an immense loss for the nation. A visionary statesman and a stalwart of Indian politics, throughout his remarkable career in public… pic.twitter.com/gllTGhRDWi
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024
With profound grief, we inform the demise of the former Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, aged 92. He was being treated for age-related medical conditions and had a sudden loss of consciousness at home on 26 December 2024. Resuscitative measures were started immediately… pic.twitter.com/ZX9NakKo7Y
— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2024





