[1] Following his death, the Government of India announced a nationwide seven-day state mourning period until 1 January 2025.

Singh, a chronic diabetic, underwent multiple cardiac bypass surgeries, the last of which took place in January 2009.

[7][8] The official statment by AIIMS stated that Singh died at 9:51 pm, after being treated for age-related illnesses and "had sudden loss of consciousness at home" earlier that day.

[10] On 27 December, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, passed a Condolence Resolution in the memory of Singh.

[23] The Government of India announced that a trust will be formed for a memorial to Manmohan Singh, following which space will be allocated for it.