CM Bhupendra Patel’s scheduled programs for today have been cancelled in respect of the demise of Dr. Manmohan Singh late last night

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In observance of the national mourning for former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday canceled all planned events, according to an official statement.

“The scheduled programs of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel for today have been cancelled as a mark of respect for the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh late last night, and in observance of the nationwide mourning declared in his honour, all programs scheduled for Friday, December 27, have been cancelled,” said a press release.

CM Patel had earlier in the day conveyed his sorrow and recalled his important contributions to the nation’s progress.

“It is very sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh ji, the famous economist and former prime minister of India. He contributed significantly to the nation’s growth while carrying out a variety of duties. In his post on X, he prayed for God to provide him inner peace and to allow his family and fans the fortitude to endure this grief.

At the age of 92, Manmohan Singh died away on Thursday night at AIIMS, Delhi, from age-related illnesses. He was sent to AIIMS Delhi after experiencing an unexpected loss of consciousness at home.

Singh will be buried close to Rajghat, where prime ministers’ last rites are conducted. Singh is famous for implementing the 1991 economic liberalization measures while serving as India’s finance minister.

September 26, 1932, was Manmohan Singh’s birthday. In addition to being an economist, Manmohan Singh was the governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1982 to 1985. After Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, he was the longest-standing prime minister of India, lasting from 2004 until 2014.

Singh, who served as India’s finance minister in the administration of PV Narasimha Rao, is credited with bringing about the nation’s economic liberalization in 1991. The reforms enhanced foreign direct investment (FDI) and decreased government control by opening up the Indian economy to global businesses. It made a significant contribution to the economic expansion of the nation.