'Manmohan Singh among stalwarts who envisioned new, liberalised India'

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was one of the stalwarts who envisioned a new liberalised India that is taking its rightful place in the world Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Friday reported news agency PTIIn his condolence message Chandrasekaran said late Singhs inspiring leadership earned him respect across the worldWe mourn the passing away of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh one of the stalwarts who envisioned a new liberalised India that is taking its rightful place in the world he said in a statement reported PTIHe further said Dr Singh will always be remembered for his visionary thinking and deep insights while always being humble and upholding his personal values His inspiring leadership earned him respect across the world Chandrasekaran noted reported PTIManmohan Singh died on Thursday night at Delhis All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS He was 92In a heartfelt tribute to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh PM Narendra Modi on Friday expressed deep sorrow over his passing describing it as a great loss for the nationAddressing the nation over the demise of former Prime Minister PM Modi recalled Dr Singhs extraordinary journeyfrom overcoming the challenges of the partition era to shaping Indias economic reformsand highlighted his legacy as a man of integrity humility and intellectThe passing of Manmohan Singh Ji has caused deep sorrow in all our hearts His departure is a great loss for the nation as well Coming to India during the period of partition and achieving success in every field of life here is no ordinary feat His life teaches us how to rise above struggles and reach greater heights and this lesson will continue to guide future generations he saidAs a kind human being a learned economist and a leader dedicated to reforms he will always be remembered PM Modi addedThe Prime Minister also recalled Manmohan Singhs contribution to the countryAs an economist he served the Indian government in many capacities at various levels At a crucial time he played the role of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India As Finance Minister in the government of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna PV Narasimha Rao Ji he steered the country through a financial crisis and paved the way for a new economic path As Prime Minister his contribution to the nations progress and development will always be remembered His commitment to the people and the nations development will always be held in high regard he saidWith inputs from PTI