Congress Leader Sonia Gandhi Mourns the Loss of Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Remembers His Legacy
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Dated 28th December 2024
News By B R Abdul Wajid
Editor in Chief
New Delhi | In a heartfelt message, Smt Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, expressed her deep sorrow at the passing of Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, describing him as a leader who embodied wisdom, nobility and humility. She highlighted his immense contributions to the country and the Congress party, noting that he had served India with dedication and sincerity.
In her message Sonia Gandhi said, “In Dr. Manmohan Singh’s passing, we have lost a leader who was the epitome of wisdom, nobility and humility, who served our country with all his heart and mind. A luminous and beloved guiding light for the Congress party, his compassion and vision transformed and empowered the lives of millions of Indians.”
She also noted that Dr. Singh’s leadership was cherished across India. “He was loved by the people of India for his pure heart and fine mind. His advice, wise counsel and views were eagerly sought and deeply valued across the political spectrum in our country.”
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The Congress leader further emphasized that Dr. Singh was highly respected both in India and abroad. “Respected and admired by leaders and scholars all over the world, he was hailed as a statesman of immense wisdom and stature. Dr. Manmohan Singh brought brilliance and distinction to every high office that he held. And he brought pride and honour to India.”
On a personal note, Sonia Gandhi shared her deep sense of loss, calling Dr. Singh a “friend, philosopher and guide.” She recalled his gentle nature, his strong convictions and his unwavering commitment to social justice, secularism and democratic values.
“To spend any time with him was to come away enlightened by his knowledge and sagacity, moved by his honesty and integrity and awed by his genuine humility,” she said.
Sonia Gandhi concluded by reflecting on the void Dr. Singh’s passing has left in India’s political landscape. “He leaves a void in our national life that can never be filled. We in the Congress Party, and the people of India, will forever be proud and grateful that we had a leader like Dr. Manmohan Singh whose contributions to India’s progress and development are immeasurable.”
VIDEO | Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party Smt Sonia Gandhi paid her final respects to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at his residence in New Delhi. Video Source : @INCIndia on X.
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