Business leaders mourn demise of late former PM Manmohan Singh
The Hindu
Tributes pour in for late former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, hailed as visionary leader of modern India.
Leaders of the Indian industry and people from the world of business paid rich tributes to Late former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and the architect of modern India, who passed away on Thursday (December 26, 2024) at the age of 92 following age-related ailment.
“We mourn the passing away of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, one of the stalwarts who envisioned a new, liberalised India that is taking its rightful place in the world. Dr. Singh will always be remembered for his visionary thinking and deep insights while always being humble and upholding his personal values. His inspiring leadership earned him respect across the world,” said N. Chandrasekaran, chairman, Tata Sons.
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“India has lost one of its tallest leaders and finest economists. His most defining contribution — the epochal 91 reforms spurred a multi-decadal economic boom and more importantly reshaped the calculus of possibilities for India and Indians,” Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman, Aditya Birla Group, said.
“Over several decades in public life, his intellect, wisdom, and humility stood as exemplars, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s conscience. His extraordinary rise from humble beginnings to the Prime Minister’s office epitomises the boundless potential of India and serves as an inspiration for generations of Indians,” he added
Stating that he is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India and the visionary leader behind India’s economic liberalisation, Sajjan Jindal, chairman, JSW Group said, “[Dr. Singh] A statesman of humility and wisdom-India owes him a debt of gratitude”
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