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India Remembers Dr. Manmohan Singh on His First Death Anniversary

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Panaji/Delhi, December 26, 2025: India observed the first death anniversary of Dr. Manmohan Singh, the country’s 13th Prime Minister and a key architect of India’s economic liberalization. Dr. Singh passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of humility, integrity, and transformative policymaking.

Leaders from the Indian National Congress, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Mallikarjun Kharge, paid floral tributes to Dr. Singh, remembering his landmark initiatives such as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Right to Information Act (RTI), and programs that helped lift over 20 crore people out of poverty.

Tributes poured in from political allies as well. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma acknowledged his contributions to governance and national development. Even his critics, including activist Prashant Bhushan, expressed regret, praising Dr. Singh’s decency, humility, and principled approach to public service.

Dr. Singh’s tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, following his pivotal role as Finance Minister in 1991, is remembered as a period of steady economic growth, social welfare reforms, and measured, thoughtful leadership. Across India, citizens and political figures alike commemorated his life, contributions, and enduring influence on India’s political and economic landscape.

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Bengaluru University Renamed to Manmohan Singh University in Honor of Former PM

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The Karnataka government has announced the renaming of the iconic Bengaluru University to Manmohan Singh University, honoring the legacy of the former Prime Minister and renowned economist, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The decision was made official during a state education reform summit, where government officials highlighted Dr. Singh’s pivotal role in modernizing India’s economy and advocating for inclusive education. The university, one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in Karnataka, will retain its academic structure and curriculum, but will now operate under the new name starting the upcoming academic year.

Dr. Manmohan Singh, widely respected for initiating India’s economic liberalization in 1991 as Finance Minister, has also been credited with strengthening higher education and promoting evidence-based policymaking during his tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014.

State Education Minister R. Venkatesh stated, “This renaming is not just symbolic. It reflects our commitment to the values of intellectual excellence, integrity, and nation-building that Dr. Singh represents.”

The move has sparked a mix of reactions. While many have welcomed the decision as a fitting tribute, others have questioned the renaming of a historically regional institution after a national leader.

Regardless, the university community is preparing to embrace the change with a series of academic events, lectures, and public discussions dedicated to Dr. Singh’s contributions.