New Delhi: The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Friday met at the AICC headquarters here to adopt a condolence resolution at the passing away of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
The CWC meet was attended by Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, party general secretaries K C Venugopal and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other party members.
While mourning the loss of Dr Manmohan Singh, the condolence resolution said that his “life and work have profoundly shaped the destiny of India”.
The condolence resolution said, “He was a towering figure in India’s political and economic landscape, whose contributions transformed the country and earned him respect worldwide”.
“As Finance Minister in the early 1990s, Dr. Singh was the architect of India’s economic liberalization, the resolution said.
It further added, “With unmatched foresight, he initiated a series of reforms that not only saved the nation from a balance-of-payments crisis but also opened the doors to global markets. Through his policies of deregulation, privatization, and the encouragement of foreign investment, Manmohan laid the foundation for India’s rapid economic growth”.
Under his stewardship, India emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, a testament to his brilliance and vision, the resolution said.
Dr Singh’s tenure was marked by sustained economic growth, global recognition, and social progress, it said.
“He steered the nation through the challenges of the global financial crisis in 2008 with strategic measures that shielded India from its worst effects,” the condolence resolution said.
The party remembered his remarkable initiatives like MGNREGA, Right to Education, the historic Indo-U.S. Civil Nuclear Deal, National Food Security Act, Land Acquisition Act, Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, and the 93rd Constitutional Amendment that advanced social justice for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and OBCs through Article 15(5).
“He also championed the Right to Information (RTI) Act to enhance transparency, the Forest Rights Act to empower tribal communities, and contributed to achieving the highest GDP growth rate during his tenure,” the resolution said.
Dr. Singh’s legacy as a compassionate, reformist leader who prioritized stability and development will forever be etched in India’s history, it mentioned.
The CWC mourned the loss of Dr Singh, and pledged to honour his memory and carry forward his enduring legacy.
“His vision of economic reform, social justice, and inclusive growth will continue to inspire and guide us,” the condolence resolution said.
The former Prime Minister passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Thursday at the the age of 92.
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