"Dr Manmohan Singh's passing is the end of an era": Congress' Sachin Pilot

Belagavi: Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday, reflecting on the legacy of the renowned economist and statesman, described former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as a figure who "led from the front" with unmatched honesty and humility.
"Dr Manmohan Singh's passing is the end of an era. Manmohan Singh ji and his life, contributions he made, he led from the front. He was remembered for his honesty and humility...He had friends across parties. He kept India first. He was a true son of India," Pilot said.
Former Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari recalled that when he was the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Dr Singh used to give him constructive suggestions.
"Between 2007 to 2014, he was the PM and I was the Chairman of Rajya Sabha. He always gave constructive suggestions. This is the reason during his tenure that there was never much ruckus in the Parliament. He changed the policies as a result of which the country saw rapid economic development. He always took part in Parliament discussions...The biggest thing was the economic policies and foreign policies in his tenure. He knew that if the country has to progress he needs to find solutions to the problems facing the nation," Ansari said.
Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on Thursday evening at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions. He had a sudden loss of consciousness at home after which he was rushed to the AIIMS Delhi.
The daughter of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will arrive in India post-midnight, Congress sources said on Friday, adding that the mortal remains of the former PM will be kept at All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi for public viewing.
The party sources informed that the 'last darshan' will be scheduled for Saturday between 8:00 to 10:00 in the morning. All leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi will pay tribute to the former PM at the AICC office after which the last rites will be carried out.
Singh, renowned for introducing the 1991 economic liberalisation reforms as the Finance Minister of India, will be cremated near Rajghat, at the location where the last rites of Prime Ministers are performed.