Manmohan Singh was a man of exceptional intelligence, says former Canadian PM Stephen Harper
Former Canadian PM Stephen Harper consoled the death of Manmohan Singh and described the two-time late Indian PM as an individual of 'exceptional intelligence, integrity, and wisdom'.
In his X post, Harper said: "I am saddened to learn of the passing of my former colleague, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh."
"He was an individual of exceptional intelligence, integrity, and wisdom. Laureen and I wish to convey our condolences to all his family and friends," he said.
I am saddened to learn of the passing of my former colleague, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He was an individual of exceptional intelligence, integrity, and wisdom. Laureen and I wish to convey our condolences to all his family and friends.
— Stephen Harper (@stephenharper) December 26, 2024
India bid farewell to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who is hailed as the architect of the country's economic liberalisation, with full state honours in the national capital Delhi on Saturday.
Singh, who passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92, was given a gun salute.
President Droupadi Murmu, prime minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi were amongst those who paid their final tribute to the man, who was one of the longest serving PM of India.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
German Red Cross faces sharp donation decline in 2025 amid inflation, donor fatigue
Berlin/DPA: People in Germany are less willing to donate, figures from the German Red Cross (DRK) showed, with donations down by about €10 million ($11.8 million) so far this year, the Rheinische Post reported in a story to be published on Saturday.
Libyan general's fatal Turkey plane crash: Black box heads to Germany for neutral analysis
Berlin/DPA: The black box recovered from the plane crash in Turkey that killed a Libyan general and his companions is being sent to Germany for evaluation, the Libyan Interior Ministry said on Thursday evening.
No German boots in Gaza—for now: Berlin rules out joining peace force as war drags on
Berlin/DPA: Germany will not participate in an international stabilisation force (ISF) to implement the Gaza peace plan "in the foreseeable future," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said.
From briefing room to baby bump: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt expecting second child
Washington DC/IBNS: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced that she is expecting her second child, a baby girl, due in May 2026.
Latest News
German Red Cross faces sharp donation decline in 2025 amid inflation, donor fatigue
Salman Khan’s 60th birthday gift: ‘Battle of Galwan’ teaser released, Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’ shifts release date
Libyan general's fatal Turkey plane crash: Black box heads to Germany for neutral analysis
Sydney Sweeney highlights importance of addressing abuse through film
