Experts argue that India should strengthen the late former PM's legacy by focusing on privatisation and improving education and healthcare Manmohan Singh, the soft-spoken economist who rescued India from near-bankruptcy to make it one of the world's fastest-growing major economies,

India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic… pic.twitter.com/clW00Yv6oP

India’s former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who steered the country through sweeping reforms and paved the way for its emergence as a global economic powerhouse, has died. He was 92.