A Brotherly Bond: Dalai Lama Pays Tribute to Manmohan Singh

Dharamshala: In a heartfelt tribute, His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his sorrow following the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died at 92 due to age-related conditions. The Dalai Lama, upon hearing the news on Thursday, sent a condolence message to Singh's widow, Gursharan Kaur, describing their bond as one of deep respect and camaraderie.

"I felt he was like an elder brother to me," the Dalai Lama shared, highlighting Singh’s significant contributions to India's economic development and his support for the Tibetan community.

"Your husband was motivated by a strong wish to help others. He made a significant contribution to India’s prosperity," he wrote. Reflecting on Singh’s legacy, the Dalai Lama added, “We can rejoice that for 92 years he lived a truly meaningful life – an inspiration to us all.”

The state funeral for the former prime minister is scheduled for Saturday in Delhi, where his body will be available for public 'darshan' at the Congress headquarters before his cremation near Rajghat. Prominent leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have paid tributes to Singh, who leaves behind a lasting legacy.