PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to Manmohan Singh on birth anniversary
Indian political leaders, including PM Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi, paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary. They praised his contributions to India's economic development and his integrity in public life.
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The cross-party recognition of Manmohan Singh highlights his enduring legacy as the architect of India's economic liberalization.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to former prime minister Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, remembering his long public life and service to the nation."Tributes to our former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. He spent many years in public life and served the nation with dedication," PM Modi said in a post on X.Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi also paid floral tributes to the former prime minister on his birth anniversary.Sharing a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, "On the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh ji, I pay my humble respects to him. With his humility, integrity, and foresight, he gave a new direction to the country's economy and social justice.
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