Former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, deeply connected to his ancestral village Gah in Pakistan, faced tragedy there, impacting his decision never to return. His legacy includes efforts towards Indo-Pak harmony and is fondly remembered by villagers mourning his passing at age 92 in Delhi.
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