Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on Thursday evening at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions. He had a sudden loss of consciousness at home, after which he was rushed to the AIIMS Delhi.

Authorities in India have declared a seven-day mourning period to honor Manmohan Singh as politicians and public paid tributes to the country’s former prime minister widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program.

Manmohan Singh's reforms as finance minister in 1991 helped India overcome an economic crisis. His policies reduced government control, liberalized the economy, and encouraged foreign investment. These changes led to sustained economic growth,