Anand Mahindra’s Touching Farewell to Dr. Manmohan Singh: The nation is mourning the loss of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on December 26, 2024. Dr. Singh, a revered statesman, was admitted to AIIMS, Delhi, after suddenly losing consciousness at home. Despite all efforts by medical personnel, he was declared dead at 9:51 pm, just over an hour after his arrival at the hospital.
Tributes poured in from across the country, with people remembering his legacy as an economic reformer and scholar. Among the many heartfelt messages, industrialist Anand Mahindra took to X (formerly Twitter) to bid a poignant farewell to the legendary politician.
In his emotional tribute, Mahindra wrote, “Farewell Dr. Manmohan Singh. You loved this nation. And your service to it will long be remembered. Om Shanti.” His tribute struck a chord with many, resonating with the sentiments of the nation as they reflected on Singh’s monumental contributions to India’s growth and development.
Farewell Dr. Manmohan Singh.
You loved this nation.
And your service to it will long be remembered.
Om Shanti 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/k3dY5suMYE
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) December 26, 2024
Social media was abuzz with reactions to the sad news. One user commented, “Today, we mourn the loss of Dr. Manmohan Singh. His legacy as a reformer and a scholar will continue to inspire generations. May his soul find eternal peace.” Another shared, “Former PM Manmohan Singh has passed away at the age of 92. His contribution to the Indian economy will always be remembered. We lost an architect of India’s economic reforms.” A third added, “India lost one of its greatest leaders, a man honoured across political parties and nations. An Economic Reformer. RIP. Om Shanti.”
The AIIMS, New Delhi, issued an official statement regarding Dr. Singh’s passing, which read, “With profound grief, we inform the demise of 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 26th December 2024. Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the Medical Emergency at AIIMS, New Delhi at 8:06 PM. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:51 PM.”
Dr. Singh’s death marks the end of an era for Indian politics, as he was instrumental in shaping the nation’s economic policies. His tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 is widely regarded as one of the most transformative periods in India’s economic history, with key reforms that helped open up the economy and push it toward global integration.
Anand Mahindra’s heartfelt tribute for Dr. Manmohan Singh has gone viral, reflecting the deep respect and admiration the former Prime Minister commanded, not just within his own party but across the political spectrum. His passing leaves a void that will be felt by many, but his legacy as a statesman and economic visionary will continue to inspire generations to come.