Former PM Manmohan Singh turns 92; PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Kharge offer greetings

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New Delhi, Sept 26: Today marks the 92nd birthday of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, along with several others, have sent their greetings.

Born on September 26, 1932, Manmohan Singh is not only an accomplished economist but also served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1982 to 1985. He was the 13th Prime Minister of India, serving from 2004 to 2014, making him the longest-serving Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi at the time.

“Birthday greetings to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. I pray that he is blessed with a long and healthy life,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

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Birthday greetings to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. I pray that he is blessed with a long and healthy life.

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 26, 2024

Rahul Gandhi took to X to wish Dr. Manmohan Singh a happy birthday, saying, “Happy Birthday to Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Your humility, wisdom, and selfless service in shaping our country’s future continue to inspire me and millions of Indians. Wishing you good health and happiness always!”

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Happy Birthday to Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Your humility, wisdom, and selfless service in shaping our country’s future continue to inspire me and millions of Indians. Wishing you good health and happiness always!

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 26, 2024

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge described Manmohan Singh as a “visionary statesman” while extending his birthday wishes.

“On the occasion of his birthday, I extend my warmest wishes to Former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji. He stands as a rare embodiment of simplicity, dignity and ingenuity in the realm of politics. A visionary statesman, whose actions spoke louder than words, we remain deeply grateful for his tremendous and invaluable contributions to the nation. Wishing him good health, happiness and a long life ahead,” Kharge posted on X.

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On the occasion of his birthday, I extend my warmest wishes to Former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji.

He stands as a rare embodiment of simplicity, dignity and ingenuity in the realm of politics. A visionary statesman, whose actions spoke louder than words, we remain…

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) September 26, 2024