<h1>Congress leaders honor former prime minister as economist and reform architect, praising humility, integrity and inclusive growth legacy</h1> Congress leaders paid tribute on the birth anniversary of a former prime minister, recalling his role as an economist and architect of major economic reforms. They praised his humility, integrity and commitment to inclusive growth, noting his tenure as prime minister and earlier service as finance minister during the 1990s reforms that liberalized the economy. Statements emphasized his contribution to nation-building, creation of a stronger middle class, and welfare measures for the poor and marginalised, and described his legacy as a model of honest public service that will inspire future generations.