Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described his predecessor Manmohan Singh ‘s death as a big loss to the nation, asserting that his commitment to the people and the country’s development would always be respected.
In a video message, Modi recalled Singh’s life journey after his family’s migration to India, leaving behind everything following Partition, as he noted that his numerous achievements since then were no mean feat.
His life will always serve as a lesson for the future generations on how someone can rise above deprivation and struggles to attain the heights of success, he said.
Modi said Singh, who passed away at 92 on Thursday, would always be remembered as a decent human being, scholar, economist and a leader dedicated to reforms.
Noting that he served in various capacities in the government, the prime minister said Singh was Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor during challenging times and put the country on a new economic path as finance minister in the government headed by PV Narasimha Rao.
Modi said, “As prime minister, his contribution to the country’s development and progress will always be remembered.”