Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India passes away at the age of 92

 

End of an era:

    Dr. Manmohan Singh, former  Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014 passed away today in AIIMS, Delhi at the age of 92.

India lost  an  eminent economist, academician and a bureaucrat who was the fourth longest-serving prime minister after Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and  the first prime minister since Jawaharlal Nehru to be re-elected after completing a full five-year term.

      Dr. Singh, along with his finance minister, P. Chidambaram, presided over a period where the Indian economy grew with an 8–9% economic growth rate. In 2007, India achieved its highest GDP growth rate of 9% and became the second fastest growing major economy in the world.

The nation will remember him for economic liberalization, RTI Act, MGNRGGA, etc.

On behalf of Confederation of Central Govt Employees and Workers, Odisha State CoC, we convey our deep condolences to the bereaved family members.

May the noble soul rest in peace.

Om Shanti.

B. SAMAL

General Secretary