The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday mourned the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who, it said, stood firmly for secular and democratic values during his tenure as prime minister.
Remembering his brother, Kohli said that he was a person who lived a simple life and used to inspire everyone, especially when it came to studies. Kohli, who lives in Dehradun, said that as soon as they received the information about the former PM's demise, the whole family was in shock.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday cancelled all scheduled programs to honour nationwide mourning for former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, an official release said.
Akbaruddin, who served as India's Permanent Representative to the UN, said Manmohan Singh was an architect of modern India in many ways and had opened up the country's economy and ushered in reforms. He praised Manmohan Singh's role in steering the India-US nuclear accord.
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Friday expressed condolence on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's demise and said that he will be remembered for improving the country's economic situation.
The demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Thursday has led to an outpouring of tributes from political leaders, celebrities, and citizens across the nation.
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid her last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence in Delhi. During her visit, she offered condolences to his family members.
Himachal Pradesh government has declared a two-day state holiday and a day of national mourning to honor the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
"It is an unfortunate incident for the nation. He was a world figure. I would call him the Einstein of the economy...His contributions will be remembered by the Amritsar and the whole country. It is a national loss," Bajwa told ANI.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday expressed his grief over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, describing his death as a big 'setback' for the nation.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday expressed grief over the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said that An era of economic reforms has ended with the passing away of Dr Manmohan Singh.