On Day 2 of the ‘Boxing Day Test’ against Australia in Melbourne, members of the Indian cricket team were seen wearing black armbands to honor the late Dr. Manmohan Singh. This gesture came as tributes from the sporting world poured in following the passing of India’s former Prime Minister. Dr. Singh, who served as Union Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996 and as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday at AIIMS in New Delhi.
Born in Gah, Pakistan in 1932, Dr. Singh is widely acknowledged for guiding India through an economic crisis with his liberalization policies shortly after his appointment as Finance Minister in 1991. As Prime Minister, his landmark achievement was the 2008 Indo-US Nuclear Deal, along with overseeing India’s highest-ever GDP growth rate of 10.08 percent and implementing the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Act, which focused on social welfare.
Since AIIMS confirmed his passing on Thursday night, tributes have poured in from across the political spectrum, remembering Dr. Singh as a brilliant, hardworking leader with unwavering integrity.
Here’s how members of the sports fraternity, including legendary shooter Abhinav Bindra and cricket icons Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh, paid their respects to Dr. Singh:
Sad news of the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. A visionary leader and a true statesman who worked tirelessly for India’s progress. His wisdom and humility will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. 🙏 #ManmohanSingh ji
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) December 26, 2024
Saddened by the news of sudden demise of former Prime Minister, a thorough gentleman, and a visionary leader, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji 💔💔What truly set him apart was his calm and steady leadership in times of crisis, his ability to navigate complex political landscapes, and his… pic.twitter.com/WKbjrnADJQ
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 26, 2024
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh ji . I had the privilege of meeting him after my Olympic win in 2008, and I will always remember his humility, wisdom, and quiet strength. His leadership was defined by a long-term vision for India’s growth, and… pic.twitter.com/cCktnU3Zh3
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) December 26, 2024
You will be missed sir #ManmohanSingh ji
Rest in Peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/b0vHeUpcgL
— Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) December 26, 2024
Sad to learn about the demise of our former Prime Minister Shri Manmohan Singh ji. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/g1G0MnCkll— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 27, 2024
