Former PM Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS hospital in the national capital on Thursday. He was 92. Here’s a look at the wealth Singh left behind.
Manmohan Singh’s Net Worth: Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday at 9:51 PM. He was admitted to Delhi’s AIIMS hospital around 8 PM due to health complications. Aged 92, Dr. Singh served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 under the Congress-led UPA government. He is recognized as one of the country’s most renowned economists and also served as the 15th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Here’s a look at the wealth Manmohan Singh left behind:
In 2013, when he was serving as the Prime Minister, Singh disclosed his assets, which included residential properties, bank deposits, and a Maruti 800 car.
A Look at His Wealth and Achievements
Net Worth: In 2013, his wealth was Rs. 10.73 crore.
Real Estate: Two houses in Chandigarh and Delhi, valued at Rs. 7.27 crore in 2013, with significantly higher value now.
Bank Deposits: Rs. 3.46 crore in his SBI account in 2013.
Gold Holdings: 150.80 grams of gold worth around Rs. 11 lakh (current price).
Left Behind Legacy of Reforms and Leadership
Manmohan Singh is known for rescuing the economy of the country during its crisis and opening Indian markets to the world. As PM, he launched transformative social welfare programs, such as –
- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA): Empowering the rural poor.
- Right to Information Act: Strengthening governance and transparency.
Career Highlights
- Chief Economic Advisor (1972-1976): Played a major role in transforming and shaping India’s financial policies.
- Governor of RBI (1982-1985): Led India’s central bank with distinction.
Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS hospital in the national capital on Thursday. He was 92. Singh was India’s Prime Minister, from 2004 to 2014, for two terms in the United Progressive Alliance government.
In a statement, AIIMS said Singh was being treated for age-related medical conditions and “sudden loss of consciousness at home”. “Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9.51pm.”
Seven Days Of National Mourning
India has announced seven days of national mourning to honour the visionary leader and thinker who left an indelible mark on the nation.
