Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of economic reforms and strengthened international partnerships. The United States has offered its sincere condolences to the people of India, remembering Dr. Singh as a champion of the U.S.-India strategic partnership.
Dr. Singh’s leadership played a crucial role in advancing the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship. His economic reforms also spurred India’s rapid economic growth, transforming the country into a major economic power.
Tributes have poured in from across India’s political spectrum, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra, and other prominent figures remembering Dr. Singh’s wisdom, integrity, and dedication to public service. A seven-day national mourning has been declared, and Dr. Singh’s last rites will be performed on December 28 with full state honors.
