India, Dec. 27 -- From airports to metros, and policy to education, former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh played a key role in shaping the modern face of Bengaluru during his tenure from 2004 to 2014.

Singh, whose economic reforms made India a global powerhouse, died at the age of 92, on Thursday.

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One of the most notable achievements during Singh's leadership was the inauguration of Kempegowda International Airport in 2008. The airport, which has become a major hub in South India, marked a significant leap for Bengaluru's connectivity on the global stage.

Singh unveiled Namma Metro, another game-changing project for the city three years later. O...