PM Modi also praised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's dedication to his parliamentary duties and his ability to maintain relationships across party lines.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Home Minister Amit Shah and JP Nadda, visited the Manmohan Singh's residence to pay his respects to the former Prime Minister.

His delicate health notwithstanding, the politician in former prime minister Manmohan Singh came out sharply during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections when he accused his successor Narendra Modi of lowering the dignity of public discourse and the gravity of the office of the prime minister by delivering "hateful speeches" during the poll campaign.

Modi also recalled their professional interactions during Singh’s tenure as Prime Minister and his own as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. "

Prime Minister Narendra Modi fondly recalled his regular interactions with Manmohan Singh during their respective tenures as Gujarat Chief Minister and Prime Minister, praising Singh's wisdom and humility.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over the passing of former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh in a live statement on social media platform X. Modi described Singh’s death as a "big loss" for the nation and highlighted his significant contributions during challenging economic times,

PM Narendra Modi, who succeeded Manmohan Singh in 2014, called him one of India’s “most distinguished leaders” who rose from humble origins.