Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Nation Honors Manmohan Singh on First Death Anniversary
Dr. Manmohan Singh, a famous economist and former Prime Minister of India, passed away on December 26, 2024.
On his first death anniversary, many political leaders from different parties paid tribute to him.
They remembered him for his important work in making India's economy stronger and for his leadership.
He was known for his honesty, humility, and vision.
Singh served as the Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and was also the Finance Minister earlier.
He introduced important laws like the Right to Information Act and MGNREGA, which helped many people.
Leaders like Yogi Adityanath, DK Shivakumar, and Ajit Pawar praised his contributions and remembered him as a great leader who always put the nation first.
The Congress party highlighted his transformative role in shaping modern India's economic trajectory and his inclusive governance that expanded opportunities for millions.
Leaders across political parties paid tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh on his first death anniversary.
Singh was remembered for his contributions to India's economic development and democratic governance.
He served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1982 to 1985 and as Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996.
During his tenure as Prime Minister (2004-2014), he introduced major welfare and transparency initiatives like the Right to Information Act and MGNREGA.
Singh was cremated with full state honors at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi on December 28, 2024.
- Who
- Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India
- What
- First death anniversary and tributes from political leaders
- When
- December 26, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To honor his contributions to the nation's development and economic reforms
Congress Party
Other Political Leaders
Legacy of Dr. Manmohan Singh
Congress Party
The Congress party highlights his transformative role in shaping modern India's economic trajectory and his inclusive governance that expanded opportunities for millions.
Other Political Leaders
Other political leaders, including Yogi Adityanath, DK Shivakumar, and Ajit Pawar, praised his contributions to India's economic development and democratic governance.
- Name
- Dr. Manmohan Singh
- Age at Death
- 92
- Date of Death
- December 26, 2024
- Cause of Death
- Age-related ailments
- Cremation Location
- Nigambodh Ghat, Delhi
- RBI Governor Tenure
- 1982-1985
- Finance Minister Tenure
- 1991-1996
- Prime Minister Tenure
- 2004-2014
- Notable Acts
- Right to Information Act, MGNREGA
- Birth Date
- September 26, 1932
- Birth Place
- Punjab province of undivided India
- Education
- D.Phil in Economics from Nuffield College, Oxford University
- Honors
- Padma Vibhushan, Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award, Asia Money Award, Euro Money Award, Adam Smith Prize
Sources
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Congress leaders pay tribute to Manmohan Singh on first death anniversary
