Manmohan Singh, former Indian prime minister and architect of economic reforms, dies at 92

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Manmohan Singh, India’s former prime minister and a key architect of the country’s economic reforms, has died at age 92. He served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014 and was the first Sikh to hold the office. Singh was appointed finance minister in 1991, where he implemented significant economic changes that spurred growth. He later established a new relationship with the U.S. and ended India's nuclear isolation as prime minister. Despite his achievements, Singh faced challenges, including coalition politics and corruption scandals during his tenure. He remained a respected figure in Indian politics until his passing.


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