CM, Governor Pay Tribute To Manmohan Singh

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy today paid tribute to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh at the latter's residence at Motilal Nehru Marg in New Delhi.

Reddy was accompanied by TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud, AICC Telangana in-charge Deepa Dasmunsi, minister Damodar Raja Narasimha, MPs Mallu Ravi, Balram Naik and Anil Kumar, and party leaders Sampath Kumar and J D Seelam, among others.

The Congress leaders said that Dr Singh's passing was a great loss to the nation, and that his contributions to the country's progress and development would always be remembered.

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma too expressed profound shock and grief over the passing of Dr Singh.

Varma called Dr Singh an eminent politician, economist, academician and bureaucrat.

"Dr Manmohan Singh was one of the most esteemed national leaders in the political history of India. He left an indelible mark on every position he held during his illustrious career. A renowned economist of global stature, he was a pioneer of economic reforms in India. Through his visionary work, he guided the nation on the path of progress and elevated its standing on the world stage," the Governor said, and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and followers of the late leader.