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Meghnad Desai, eminent Indian-born economist and author, dies at 85
INDIA, JUL 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the death of Lord Meghnad Desai, a distinguished economist and author who contributed significantly to economic thought.
- Lord Meghnad Desai, a distinguished economist, passed away on July 29, 2025, at the age of 85 due to health issues, as reported by sources close to his family.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow on social media, stating he was 'anguished by the passing away of Shri Meghnad Desai Ji, a distinguished thinker, writer and economist.'
- Desai was a Padma Bhushan awardee and taught at the London School of Economics from 1965 to 2003.
- Fellow Rami Ranger described Desai as a 'pillar of the community' who made significant contributions to various causes, including the Gandhi Memorial Statue at Parliament.
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Renowned economist Meghnad Desai passes away at 85; PM Modi condoles his demise - The Tribune
Distinguished Indian-origin economist, author, and member of the UK House of Lords, Lord Meghnad Desai, passed away at the age of 85 on Tuesday, prompting an outpouring of condolences from across the world, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron.
Iconic Economist Lord Meghnad Desai Passes Away at 85
Iconic Economist Lord Meghnad Desai Passes Away at 85 Lord Meghnad Desai, the esteemed British Indian economist and House of Lords peer, has died at the age of 85. Sources close to the family in London reported that he passed away in a hospital in Gurugram following a health setback. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led worldwide tributes to this prolific figure known for promoting India-UK relations.Prime Minister Modi expressed his sorrow on socia…
Renowned economist, House of Lords peer Meghnad Desai dies
London: Lord Meghnad Desai, renowned British Indian economist and House of Lords peer, died on Tuesday at the age of 85. He is believed to have passed away in a hospital in Gurugram following a health issue, sources close to the family in London indicated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to the Gujarat-born parliamentarian and thinker, who played a prominent role in deepening India-UK relations. “Anguished by the passing away of Shri M…
British-Indian economist and House of Lords peer Meghnad Desai dies at 85, PM Modi pays tribute
Renowned British-Indian economist and House of Lords peer Lord Meghnad Desai passed away at the age of 85 in Gurugram, reportedly due to a health issue. Born in Vadodara in 1940, Desai earned a PhD in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and taught at the London School of Economics.
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