{"id":520,"date":"2024-12-27T14:52:20","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T09:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=520"},"modified":"2025-09-20T16:43:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T11:13:45","slug":"manmohan-singh-death-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/manmohan-singh-death-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr Manmohan Singh Died at the age of 92 – Visionary Economist Who Transformed India"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr. Manmohan Singh was the former Prime Minister of India, a great figure in the transformation of the nation’s economy, who died at 92 years old on December 26, 2024. He was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences after experiencing sudden loss of consciousness, which then was pronounced dead at 9:51 p.m.<\/p>\n

Former PM Manmohan Singh Passes Away At 92<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India and architect of the 1991 economic reforms, passed away at AIIMS Delhi on December 26, 2024. He was 92. Known for his humility and visionary leadership, Dr. Singh led India through transformative economic and political changes. As a mark of respect, a seven-day national mourning was declared, and his last rites will be conducted with full state honors.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Manmohan Singh Biography<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dr. Manmohan Singh, born on 26th September, 1932, at Gah, Punjab in Pakistan, is considered as one of India’s greatest leaders and economic reformers. A scholar, an economist and a politician, the life of Dr. Singh is a great intellectual story of brilliance, public service and dedication to India’s growth. Dr. Manmohan Singh was born into a family of modest background in pre-partition Punjab. After the partition in 1947, his family shifted to India. Despite facing difficulties, he was an outstanding student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Full Name<\/b><\/td>\nDr. Manmohan Singh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date of Birth<\/b><\/td>\n26-September-1932<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Place of Birth<\/b><\/td>\nGah, Punjab (now in Pakistan)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nationality<\/b><\/td>\nIndian<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Religion<\/b><\/td>\nSikhism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Education<\/b><\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s in Economics, Panjab University (1952, 1954)
\nEconomics Tripos (First-Class Honours), University of Cambridge, UK (1957)
\nD.Phil. in Economics, University of Oxford, UK (1962)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Family<\/b><\/td>\nWife:<\/b> Gursharan Kaur; Children:<\/b> 3 daughters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Professional Career<\/b><\/td>\n\n
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  • Lecturer, Panjab University<\/li>\n
  • Professor, Delhi School of Economics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Political Career<\/b><\/td>\n\n
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  • Economic Affairs Officer, UNCTAD (1966\u20131969)<\/li>\n
  • Chief Economic Adviser, Ministry of Finance (1972)<\/li>\n
  • Governor, Reserve Bank of India (1982\u20131985)<\/li>\n
  • Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission (1985\u20131987)<\/li>\n
  • Finance Minister of India (1991\u20131996)<\/li>\n
  • Leader of Opposition, Rajya Sabha (1998\u20132004)<\/li>\n
  • Prime Minister of India (2004\u20132014)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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