CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on December 27

THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) mourns the passing away of Dr Manmohan Singh, former prime minister and distinguished economist.

Dr Manmohan Singh during his ten-year tenure as prime minister stood firmly for secular and democratic values. He adopted policies which he believed were in the interests of the country. He was a leader of unquestioned integrity.

The Polit Bureau conveys its heartfelt condolence to his wife Gursharan Kaur, and his daughters.