Leaders pay last respects to former PM
Hindustan Times Pune|December 28, 2024
Political leaders across party lines gathered at 3, Motilal Nehru Road in New Delhi on Friday to pay their last respects to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92 the previous day.
Abhishek Angad

NEW DELHI: As the nation began a seven-day state mourning, leaders left heartfelt messages in the condolence registers, painting a portrait of a leader remembered for both his economic vision and personal integrity.

Union home minister Amit Shah described Singh as an "Ajatshatru Rajnitigya" (a politician who has no enemies). "Manmohan Singh ji has set a benchmark in India's public life. As the Prime Minister, finance minister and Governor of the RBI, his contributions in the country's development remain unprecedented," Shah wrote.

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