‘Man with pure heart’: Sonia mourns loss of friend, guide-OxBig News Network

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Friday said Dr Manmohan Singh was loved by the people of India for his pure heart and fine mind.

“His advice, wise counsel and views were eagerly sought and deeply valued across the political spectrum in our country. Respected and admired by leaders and scholars all over the world, he was hailed as a statesman of immense wisdom and stature. Dr Singh brought brilliance and distinction to every high office that he held. And he brought pride and honour to India,” she wrote in a message.

“For me, Dr Singh’s death is a deep personal loss,” Sonia wrote and said he was a friend, philosopher and guide to her.

“He leaves a void in the national life that can never be filled. We in the Congress and the people of India will forever be proud and grateful that we had a leader like Dr Singh. In his passing, India has lost a leader who was the epitome of wisdom, nobility and humility, who served our country with all his heart and mind,” Sonia wrote.