Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is no more. He died on Thursday night at AIIMS, Delhi. He was 92 years old. His health suddenly deteriorated on Thursday night. He was admitted to the emergency department of AIIMS at 8:06 pm. However, despite the tireless efforts of the doctors, he could not be saved. He was declared dead at 9:51 pm. The process of other veteran leaders including Congress reaching AIIMS has started.

Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister of the country who was the most educated. He was a sharp economist and was also the first minority to reach the post of Prime Minister. When the era of liberalization started in the country in 1991 under the leadership of the then Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, Manmohan Singh was the Finance Minister. After this, he led the UPA government at the Center from 2004 to 2014. He was the Prime Minister for 10 years. The then world leaders like Barack Obama were convinced of Manmohan Singh's understanding of economic matters. Congress cancels rally, Rahul-Kharge returning to Delhi

Earlier, Congress canceled its rally in Karnataka after the information of the former Prime Minister's deteriorating health came to light. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge also left for Delhi from Karnataka. Priyanka Gandhi also reached AIIMS. Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra tweeted, "I am deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ji. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Thank you for your service to our nation. You will always be remembered for the economic revolution and progressive changes you brought in the country."

Education of former PM Manmohan Singh

He completed his matriculation from Punjab University in 1948. After that he received his further education from Cambridge University, UK. In 1957, he obtained a first class honors degree in economics. After this, in 1962, he did D. Phil in Economics from Nuffield College, Oxford University. He criticized the export-based trade policy in India in his book 'Export and Self-Reliance and Development Prospects in India'.

Manmohan Singh was also the Secretary General of the South Commission

After this, he worked as a teacher at Punjab University and Delhi School of Economics, which shows his academic excellence. Meanwhile, he also worked for the UNCTAD Secretariat for a few years. On this basis, he was appointed as the Secretary General of the South Commission in Geneva in 1987 and 1990.

Delhi AIIMS said this in a statement

AIIMS Media Cell in-charge and Professor Dr. Reema Dada said that former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh died at the age of 92. He was undergoing treatment for age-related medical conditions. On December 26, he suddenly fainted at home. Measures were started immediately at home to give him resuscitation. At around 8:06 pm, he was brought to the medical emergency of AIIMS. Despite all efforts here, he could not be saved. He was declared dead at 9:51 pm.

PM Narendra Modi expressed grief
PM Narendra Modi expressed grief over the demise of Manmohan Singh and wrote on Twitter, 'India is mourning the demise of Dr Manmohan Singh, one of its most distinguished leaders. Rising from a humble background, he became a distinguished economist. He held various government positions including Finance Minister. He left a deep mark on our economic policy for years. His interventions in Parliament were also very practical. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve the lives of the people'.