Hyderabad: In a special session of the Telangana Assembly held on Monday, December 30, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy proposed the erection of a statue in Hyderabad to commemorate the late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The statue is planned to be placed in the city’s financial district as a tribute to Singh’s pivotal role in shaping India’s economy and his contribution to the formation of Telangana during the UPA-II regime in 2014. Revanth Reddy also moved a motion to condole Singh’s demise and express the Assembly’s gratitude for his remarkable service to the nation.

The Assembly unanimously passed a resolution requesting the Central Government to confer the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, on Manmohan Singh for his exemplary contributions as the architect of India’s economic reforms. The session was convened by Speaker G Prasad Kumar at 10 AM, but notably, the Leader of Opposition, K Chandrashekhar Rao, did not attend. Singh, aged 92, passed away at AIIMS, New Delhi, on December 26, leaving behind a legacy of economic transformation and political leadership.

The Telangana government’s decision underscores its acknowledgment of Singh’s instrumental role in the state’s creation. Acknowledging his economic vision and leadership, Revanth Reddy stated that the proposed statue would serve as an enduring symbol of gratitude and recognition for Singh’s contributions to the state and the nation.