Ten years before he died, in 2014, as Singh demitted office as Prime Minister after a crushing electoral defeat, he remarked with a touch of bitterness, "History will judge me (more) kindly". Indeed, it will.
On the first death anniversary of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress leaders, including party President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra paid heartfelt tributes to the economist-statesman remembered as the gentle yet decisive architect of modern India’s economic framework.
The video, which has gone viral on social media, features Manna — accused of recruiting youth for the Islamic State — enjoying facilities prohibited for prisoners booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
To prepare for 'The Accidental Prime Minister' (2019), where he played Dr. Singh, Kher dedicated almost half a year to mastering every small detail. “I rehearsed for five to six months,” he recalled.
Gandhi praised Singh's unwavering dedication to nation-building, saying that his decisions and policies continue to guide the country.
Manmohan Singh was born on September 26, 1932. Apart from being an economist, Manmohan Singh served as Reserve Bank of India governor from 1982-1985. He was the 13th PM of India with his tenure from 2004-2014 and was the longest-serving PM after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.
Kapil Sharma and others pay tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92, leaving a legacy of economic reforms and humility.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the death of former PM Manmohan Singh, who passed away here in the AIIMS at the age of 92.
The Central government is likely to announce seven days of national mourning as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who died at the age of 92 here on Thursday, according to sources.
President Droupadi Murmu expressed her condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday evening. She said that Dr Singh made critical contributions to reforming the Indian economy and will be remembered for his service to the nation.
