A revered economist and politician who served as India’s 13th Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014
92 years
Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, Punjab (now in Pakistan)
Bachelor’s in Economics (Punjab University), Master’s (Cambridge University), DPhil (Oxford University)
Married to Gursharan Kaur; father to three daughters
Migrated to India after the partition in 1947 and pursued academic excellence
Known for liberalizing India’s economy as Finance Minister in 1991 and leading the nation through significant growth as PM
Passed away on December 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of integrity and impactful leadership
Estimated at ₹6-10 crores
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