Gah, a quiet village 100 km southwest of Pakistan's Islamabad, is mourning the loss of its most notable former resident, Manmohan Singh, India’s former prime minister. Fondly remembered as "Mohna," Singh’s early years in the village and his journey to becoming a global leader remain a source of pride for the community.

Authorities in India have declared a seven-day mourning period to honor Manmohan Singh as politicians and public paid tributes to the country’s former prime minister widely regarded as the architect o

The country’s first Sikh prime minister, he introduced free-market reforms that turned India into an economic powerhouse and sought reconciliation with Pakistan.