India Mourns: Chiranjeevi and Kamal Haasan on Manmohan Singh’s Passing
Prominent figures from the film and political spheres have paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh following his passing. Megastar Chiranjeevi expressed his deep respect, describing Manmohan Singh as one of the greatest statesmen in the country. He praised Singh for being a highly educated, gentle, and humble leader. Chiranjeevi highlighted Singh’s significant contributions as Prime Minister, noting the transformative changes he brought to the nation’s history during his two terms in office.
Reflecting on his own experience, Chiranjeevi said, "It was my privilege to serve as a Member of Parliament and as the Minister of State for Tourism under the leadership of a great leader like Manmohan Singh. I have learned countless lessons from him. His demise is an irreparable loss to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to his family."
Kamal Haasan also shared his sentiments, emphasizing that the country has lost a great scholar with Manmohan Singh’s demise. He remarked that Singh’s passing marks the end of an era in Indian politics. Kamal Haasan praised Singh’s vision-driven economic and social policies, which he said were instrumental in rebuilding the nation. He highlighted Singh’s impactful decisions as both Finance Minister and Prime Minister, stating that they benefited countless people. Kamal Haasan concluded by noting that Singh’s legacy would remain etched in the annals of India’s history and extended his deepest condolences to Singh’s family.