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Srinagar, Dec 26 (Reporter) Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed grief over the passing of the country's former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
Singh, 92, died on Thursday evening.
“Very sorry to hear about the demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh. I had many occasions to interact & learn from him. He was truly an intellectual giant, an accomplished economist but above all, he was a thorough gentleman, a giant among pygmies,” Omar said in a post on X.
He added that India has lost a great son with his passing.
“Rest in peace sir & thank you for everything,” Omar said.
Former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said that she had the privilege of meeting Dr
Manmohan Singh.
“…I am certain that he was one of the most humble and gentle souls I have encountered - an extremely rare trait in politicians today. His humility & kindness were evident even during his double tenure as Prime Minister when he would personally return calls. Despite the challenges he faced, Dr Singh worked tirelessly to advance the peace process and usher in a new era of development in Jammu and Kashmir,” Mufti said in a post on X.
She said Singh was a man of few words whose welfare schemes brought relief to millions of Indians cutting across caste, creed & religion...////...