November 1, 2024 1:26 PM

Bibek Debroy, economist and PM Modi’s economic council chief, dies at 69

Bibek Debroy, a prominent economist and author who served as the chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council since 2017, passed away at the age of 69 on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on Debroy’s passing, recalling the depth of his insights and his passion for a wide range of subjects. “Dr. Bibek Debroy Ji was a towering scholar, well-versed in diverse domains like economics, history, culture, politics, spirituality, and more. Through his wo...