 "Manmohan Singh dies: Indian team wears black armbands in memory of former PM as tributes pour in from sports fraternity")
Members of the Indian cricket team were seen wearing black armbands in memory of the the late Dr Manmohan Singh on Day 2 of the 'Boxing Day Test' against Australia in Melbourne as tributes poured in from the sporting fraternity following the demise of the former Prime Minister of India. Dr Singh, who had served as Union Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996 and as Prime Minister between 2004 and 2014, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday at AIIMS in New Delhi.
Dr Singh, who was born in Gah, Pakistan in 1932, is widely credited with lifting India out of a crisis with the liberalisation of the economy shortly after his appointment as Finance Minister in the PV Narasimha Rao-led cabinet in 1991. His biggest achievement as PM was the Indo-US Nuclear Deal that was signed in 2008 besides helping India achieve its highest-ever GDP growth rate of 10.08 per cent and implementing social welfare measures such as the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Act.
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Tributes have been pouring in for the renowned economist ever since AIIMS confirmed news of his demise late on Thursday, with politicians across party lines remembering Dr Singh as a hardworking and brilliant individual whose defining trait was his integrity.
Here’s how members of the sports fraternity, including legendary shooter Abhinav Bindra and cricket legends Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh, paid tribute to Dr Singh:
Sad news of the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. A visionary leader and a true statesman who worked tirelessly for India’s progress. His wisdom and humility will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. 🙏 #ManmohanSingh ji
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) December 26, 2024
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More ShortsSaddened by the news of sudden demise of former Prime Minister, a thorough gentleman, and a visionary leader, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji 💔💔What truly set him apart was his calm and steady leadership in times of crisis, his ability to navigate complex political landscapes, and his… pic.twitter.com/WKbjrnADJQ
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 26, 2024
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh ji . I had the privilege of meeting him after my Olympic win in 2008, and I will always remember his humility, wisdom, and quiet strength. His leadership was defined by a long-term vision for India’s growth, and… pic.twitter.com/cCktnU3Zh3
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) December 26, 2024
You will be missed sir #ManmohanSingh ji
— Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) December 26, 2024
Rest in Peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/b0vHeUpcgL
Sad to learn about the demise of our former Prime Minister Shri Manmohan Singh ji. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 27, 2024
Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/g1G0MnCkll
भारत ने आज एक ऐसे महानायक को खो दिया, जिन्होंने अपनी असाधारण बुद्धिमत्ता, सादगी और दूरदृष्टि से देश को नई ऊंचाइयों पर पहुंचाया। डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह केवल एक प्रधानमंत्री नहीं थे, बल्कि वे एक विचारक, अर्थशास्त्री और सच्चे देशभक्त थे।
— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) December 26, 2024
उनकी शांत नेतृत्व शैली और आर्थिक दूरदृष्टि ने 1991… pic.twitter.com/JDoXy8PvmV
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