PM Modi condoles demise of economist Meghnad Desai

Lord Meghnad Desai, an eminent economist and House of Lords member, passed away on Tuesday in London. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over Desai's demise, stating how the economist “played a role in deepening India-UK ties.” Desai was 85-years-old.In a post on X, Modi said, "Anguished by the passing away of Shri Meghnad Desai Ji, a distinguished thinker, writer and economist. He always remained connected to India and Indian culture."

Anguished by the passing away of Shri Meghnad Desai Ji, a distinguished thinker, writer and economist. He always remained connected to India and Indian culture. He also played a role in deepening India-UK ties. Will fondly recall our discussions, where he shared his valuable… pic.twitter.com/q1cv3DAXaw

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 29, 2025

In 2020, Desai had resigned as a member of the UK's Labour Party over its failure to effectively tackle antisemitic racism within its ranks.Born in Gujarat's Vadodara, Meghnad Desai was the emeritus professor of Economics at the London School of Economics. In 1992, Desai established the Centre for the Study of Global Governance at the eminent institution.