NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, recalling his interactions with him during Singh's tenure as RBI Governor and highlighting his unwavering dedication to the nation's welfare, reported news agency ANI.

"Today, the people of the nation are in grief. He used to think about what is best for the country. When I was the CM of Maharashtra, he was the RBI governor. I used to talk to him during that time. Since then, I had respect for him," Sharad Pawar said, reported ANI.