RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Friday condoled the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying his contributions to Bharat will always be remembered.
The whole nation is immensely grieved by the passing of former prime minister of Bharat and the senior leader of the country Dr Sardar Manmohan Singh. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and numerous loved ones and admirers," they said in a joint statement.
Singh, coming from a humble background, adorned the highest post in the country, the statement said.
Renowned economist Dr Singh's contributions to Bharat will always be remembered and cherished. We pray the almighty to grant 'sadgati' to the departed soul," they said in the statement.
Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, passed away on Thursday night at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). He was 92.
He was the renowned name in the global financial and economic sectors, having led the country for 10 years between 2004 and 2014 and before that had helped set up the country's economic framework as the finance minister.
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