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Former PM Manmohan Singh Passes Away in Delhi: Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who was the architect of the country’s landmark economic reforms of 1991, passed away in New Delhi on Thursday night. He was 92.

Singh, who was being treated for “age-related medical conditions”, was rushed to the emergency ward of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after he lost consciousness, the hospital said in its bulletin.

“Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to medical emergency at AIIMS Delhi at 8.06 pm. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9.51 pm,” said the AIIMS bulletin.

Singh was twice prime minister in the Congress-led UPA governments of 2004 and 2009, and was the finance minister in the Narasimha Rao government of 1991 which opened up the Indian economy and ushered in the era of economic liberalisation.

Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah village, West Punjab (now in Pakistan), Singh’s life was a testament to service, scholarship, and leadership. He earned a Master’s degree in Economics from Panjab University, Chandigarh, and later obtained a doctorate from the University of Oxford.

Between 1972 and 1987 he held different posts including that of the chief economic adviser finance secretary, RBI governor and deputy chairman of the Planning Commission (India).He was also Alternate Governor for India at the Asian Development Bank and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Member (Finance) at the Atomic Energy and Space Commission.

Singh served as Prime Minister for two terms from May 22, 2004, to May 26, 2014, leading the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. But his legacy will forever be tied to the economic reforms during his tenure as Finance Minister in 1991 when he liberalised an Indian economy which was on the verge of bankruptcy.

His contributions extended beyond economics. As Prime Minister, he prioritised inclusive growth, social welfare, and diplomacy, steering India through global economic challenges and strengthening its position on the world stage.

On his passing, leaders cutting across political lines paid rich tributes to a statesman whose vision, integrity, and leadership left an indelible mark on the nation’s history.



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RIP Dr Manmohan Singh sir.

You changed the destiny of India by unlocking the economic potential. Thank you
 
Glad to have had him as finance minister.

disaster as a PM.

Hopefully his ideology is gone with him
 
On Shanti. Waheguru.

Dr. Singh has left a legacy of High Integrity, Wisdom, and Humility. As an economist and Prime Minister he reshaped Bharat’s destiny and he will forever be remembered as the architect of our economic liberalization in 1990s.

However what set Dr. Singh apart was not just his intellect, but his unparalleled humility. In an era often dominated by rhetoric, he led with dignity and grace, always putting the nation’s interests above personal accolades.

His soft-spoken demeanor masked a fierce determination to do what was right, even in the face of immense challenges. I will always remember him for taking the BJP led opposition head on during the Bharat-US nuclear deal.

Also i will remember how a 90 year old Dr Singh came to attend a crucial Rajya Sabha session on a wheel chair for which even PM Modi applauded his dedication towards the democracy as an honest parliamentarian.

He truly was the silent saviour during the UPA era and gave us all a s nse of safety and pride when things really weren’t alright behind the curtains. Despite the pressures of political life, he remained a symbol of honesty and decency.


See you in the other side Sir.
 

From Pakistan, with love: When Manmohan Singh reunited with childhood friend​


When Dr Manmohan Singh, former prime minister and a pioneer of economic reforms, died at the age of 92 on Thursday, tributes poured in for the man whose humility and wisdom defined his leadership. Among the many stories celebrating his legacy, a poignant moment from 2008 resurfaced — a gift exchange between Singh and his childhood friend from Pakistan.

Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, a village in Punjab province in undivided India (now in Pakistan), Singh's early years were shaped by the region’s shared history. The Partition in 1947 forced his family to migrate to India, but his native village and friends remained in his heart.

When Singh became Prime Minister in 2004, the news resonated across borders, reaching his native village in Pakistan. His schoolmate and friend Raja Mohammad Ali expressed a desire to visit Delhi to reconnect with Singh.

The two were quite close during their younger years; in fact, Ali used to call Singh by his nickname “Mohna.” They studied together in the same primary school until Partition came, and Singh and his Sikh family migrated to this side of the border.

In May 2008, Singh, then serving as Prime Minister, hosted Ali, who travelled from Pakistan to meet his long-lost friend. The reunion of the two men, now in their seventies, was marked by smiles, dewy eyes, and shared reminiscing.

There were also heartfelt gestures: Ali brought mitti and pani (soil and water) from their ancestral village, and presented Singh with a photograph of Gah. In return, the Indian premier gifted Ali a turban, a shawl, and a Titan watch set.

As the nation mourns his passing, tributes from across the political spectrum go on to show Manmohan Singh's enduring impact. Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered him as a "distinguished leader" whose wisdom and humility were evident in their interactions. Congress MPs Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi described the veteran leader as a “mentor and guide”, and praised his egalitarian spirit and steadfast courage.

Singh was India’s first Sikh Prime Minister and the first leader after Jawaharlal Nehru to win re-election following a full term. His leadership, both visionary and understated, remains a cornerstone of India’s modern history.

The image of a Titan watch exchanged between two childhood friends from opposite sides of a divided land stands as a testament to Singh’s belief in the power of humanity over borders.

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From Pakistan, with love: When Manmohan Singh reunited with childhood friend

In 2008, Manmohan Singh’s childhood friend Raja Mohammad Ali travelled to Delhi from Pakistan to reconnect with the then Indian Prime Minister. Their emotional reunion was marked by heartfelt gestures.
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RIP. Dr Manmohan Singh Ji was truly one of India's greatest sons. With the backing of PM Narasimha Rao, he completely transformed India's economy and laid the foundation of its meteoric rise. We Indians will never forget the services Dr. Singh rendered to India.
 
This man deserves far greater respect from Indians than he has received. His visionary policies and sacrifices have significantly shaped India, lifting millions out of poverty and positioning it as the 5th largest economy in the world.

If not for his efforts, many Hindutva supporters wouldn’t have the wealth they now rely on to conceal their prejudices. In fact, they should regard him as a divine figure for the immense prosperity he helped create for India.

RIP
 
HalBass9 said:
This man deserves far greater respect from Indians than he has received. His visionary policies and sacrifices have significantly shaped India, lifting millions out of poverty and positioning it as the 5th largest economy in the world.

If not for his efforts, many Hindutva supporters wouldn’t have the wealth they now rely on to conceal their prejudices. In fact, they should regard him as a divine figure for the immense prosperity he helped create for India.

RIP
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Hmmm, if Pakistan had so much respect for him, they shouldn’t have conducted 26/11.

Not sure too many such stunts can be tried in the Modi era.

Maybe that’s why the respect.

Om Shanti to the great man.
 
Local.Dada said:
Hmmm, if Pakistan had so much respect for him, they shouldn’t have conducted 26/11.

Not sure too many such stunts can be tried in the Modi era.

Maybe that’s why the respect.

Om Shanti to the great man.
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lol.

Don’t Indians claim that Pakistan orchestrated the Pulwama attack, and in response, Modi ordered a retaliation under the cover of darkness and cloudy conditions, believing that the clouds would shield Indian jets from radar detection? This led to the loss of many Indian soldiers and the capture of an Indian fighter pilot.

Here’s a suggestion, next time, have someone review your comments before hitting ‘post reply.
 
HalBass9 said:
lol.

Don’t Indians claim that Pakistan orchestrated the Pulwama attack, and in response, Modi ordered a retaliation under the cover of darkness and cloudy conditions, believing that the clouds would shield Indian jets from radar detection? This led to the loss of many Indian soldiers and the capture of an Indian fighter pilot.

Here’s a suggestion, next time, have someone review your comments before hitting ‘post reply.
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Yeah and also Pakistan parliamentarian claimed that IK and army chief we’re quaking in their boots if they don’t release the captured pilot too.

Maybe next time DYOR before you pick up little kitty party gossips from the drawing room and pass them off as intellectual opinion.
 
Local.Dada said:
Yeah and also Pakistan parliamentarian claimed that IK and army chief we’re quaking in their boots if they don’t release the captured pilot too.

Maybe next time DYOR before you pick up little kitty party gossips from the drawing room and pass them off as intellectual opinion.
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Sure! But what does that have to do with Mr. Singh’s contributions to India and the wealth he helped generate, which the current Indian government now uses to mask its bigotry?

Pakistan’s actions were retaliatory and showed no intention of escalating further. They even demonstrated this by returning the captured soldier with respect.

Anyways, I doubt you’ll have any counter other than bringing off topics to deviate from the original point.
 
It's sad that certain pathetic posters and their agendas are allowed to be posted even on threads which are meant to remember the dead.

A great man who set India on a path that forever changed the balance of power in South Asia . May his tribe grow.
 
Considering MMS was hamstrung by Sonia & her coterie during his twin terms as Indian PM, its credit to him that he achieved all that. Had he not been bogged down by all that, he could have achieved so much more.

RIP MMS. Humility & knowledge quotient of India as a whole went down a notch today. In fact, not just a notch, by a whole lot.
 
rpant_gabba said:
Glad to have had him as finance minister.

disaster as a PM.

Hopefully his ideology is gone with him
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He never got a free run as a PM TBH. There is absolutely no doubt Manmohan himself was an honest man who genuinely wanted good for India. Sonia Gandhi was always breathing behind his neck. Same treatment was dished out to Pranab Mukherjee. They all couldn't operate independently without dictation from madam Gandhi.
 
Rajdeep said:
He never got a free run as a PM TBH. There is absolutely no doubt Manmohan himself was an honest man who genuinely wanted good for India. Sonia Gandhi was always breathing behind his neck. Same treatment was dished out to Pranab Mukherjee. They all couldn't operate independently without dictation from madam Gandhi.
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The job of a PM is to be a leader and put your country's interests first before some ideology. He never had the spine to deal with conflicts in a proper manner much of a peacenik for my taste
 
Local.Dada said:
Yeah and also Pakistan parliamentarian claimed that IK and army chief we’re quaking in their boots if they don’t release the captured pilot too.

Maybe next time DYOR before you pick up little kitty party gossips from the drawing room and pass them off as intellectual opinion.
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What part of his post was a “gossip”?
 
Devadwal said:
Your favourite PM never take any questions from journalist apart from Secrate room metting .

No press conference with journalists at all because he can't give direct answer without consulting with his team.

Nvm
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Modi operates differently, no doubt. He is touch autocratic which is exactly what India needed around 2014 to keep some snakes internally and some countries on check. Just like how America needed Trump. I know this is not a thread to discuss as I have great respect for late Manmohan Singh ji but having an European style democratic & secular leader in a polarising country like India will never work. You need a strong leader, almost macho figure to correct historical wrong doings. When Pakistanis unanimously hates Modi, you must realize he is doing something right for the country. Leaders like Manmohan or even Vajpayee are great but when we are surrounded by nuisance all around you need a street fighter like Modi.

Also, giving press conference to whom? Biased Indian media, some of whom acts as payroll on China? No thanks.

In 10 years of Modi reign - Corruption Zero, Terrorism on mainland India Zero, Article 370 removed, CAA done. You need authoritarianism and strong leader to take these steps. 5 more years of Modi followed by 15 years of Yogi reign, by which all historical wrongs will be corrected and then we can go back to democratic leaders like Manmohan or Vajpayee. Until then, no rest.
 
Manmohan Singh did a great job, but it is very sad, even shameful, that most people don't seem to acknowledge that he could achieve what he did in almost entirely due to the unconditional support given to him by PM Narasimha Rao. MMS would have never succeeded the way he did if he was reporting to some other PM like Rajiv Gandhi, or even Vajpayee.
The Gandhis were shameless (not surprisingly) enough not to allow Rao's body to be kept at the Congress Headquarters when he passed away. I hope they at least give Manmohan Singh more honour and respect than what they gave to Rao.
 
The gentleman academic. Probably didn't fit the ruthless cut and thrust of SC politics but India owes a lot to him. I wish Pakistan had a leader with a fraction of his intelligence and sincerity.

His Premiership coincided with a time when Pak-Ind cricketing ties reached a high water mark. Those days are long gone and possibly never to return in our lifetimes. RIP.
 
One of the last line of knowledgeable know every thing kind of old traditional style pm .Honourable others are Pv,Vajpayee. Almost all the 3 coincided at same time frame.Manmohan was given a tough job as Fm when India was almost on the brink of default. He got excellent support by Late pm Pv .Pv supported him tooth and nail during crisis times as a politician.Did not do much as pm when compared to FM.he was not able to break the shackles of jackal.
 
I am not an expert on Manmohan Singh but a few things I find interesting:

First: he is of course most famous for his role in the liberalisation of the Indian economy (reduction in tariff rates, ending of import licences on capital goods, and devaluing of the rupee) after he was appointed as finance minister in 1991. These were reforms which facilitated an increase in exports especially in IT services. But as others have indicated on this thread, the role of Narasimha Rao was also important. It was Rao who appointed Manmohan Singh; it was Rao who backed his reforms; it was Rao as industry minister who pushed to reduce licensing and encourage foreign investment. It has also been argued that there were antecedents to market liberalisation under Rajiv Gandhi’s term from 1984 onwards. While critical changes were made after 1991, there was a period of ‘liberalisation by stealth’ from 1984 onwards.

Second: unusually for a parliamentary system, at least in contemporary times, he was selected as Prime Minister from the upper chamber. He never won an election for the lower house. A PM without a local constituency may have an advantage in that they are freer to focus on national politics unencumbered by the cut and thrust of political jockeying in the lower house. But it also raises serious questions on democratic legitimacy, questions that were compounded by the suspicion that it was Sonia Gandhi who “remote-controlled” him in the shadows.

Third: he is likely to have been the last person to serve as PM in India that was born in what is now Pakistan.

Fourth: that he was a technocratic leader may have meant he was not able to mobilise emotion and move the masses. On the other hand, in a world where political spin and image is ascendant, leading to much froth, Singh seemed to be a pleasant exception, standing for substance and expertise over style and rhetoric.
 
When Dr Manomhan Singh had fan moment at India-Pak tie in Mohali

On March 30, 2011, the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium in Mohali was under the spotlight. It was hosting the World Cup semifinal clash between India and Pakistan in the presence of the then Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh — who breathed his last on Thursday evening — and his Pakistani counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani.

The stadium witnessed a high-intensity cricket match in the presence of two Prime Ministers — who also held diplomatic talks at the meeting hall of the stadium, now known as the IS Bindra PCA Stadium.

The leaders of the two countries had watched a cricket match together only on two occasions before this.

In 1987, during an India-Pakistan Test in Jaipur the then President of Pakistan Zia-ul-Haq paid a visit to Sawai Mansingh Stadium and met the then Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi. On April 17, 2005, the then Indian PM Dr Manmohan Singh and then President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf had witnessed the India-Pakistan One-Day match in New Delhi.

It was a big day for the PCA management who was at the helm of the Special Protection Group (SPG) to host the most-hyped match of the century. Besides the fans, VVIPs from across the country were here to witness the tie. The box (upper deck) offering the entire view of the stadium was taken over by the SPG and it was from there the two PMs and those accompanying them watched the match.

For the first time, Dr Manmohan Singh who enjoyed every bit of the match expressed his interest in sports. “He was excited like any other cricket fan. We didn’t expect this. He called the PCA president and appreciated his efforts in hosting the fans and VVIPs of the two nations. After meeting the players on the field, Dr Manmohan Singh and his wife were keen to return to their seats to enjoy the match along with the Pakistani PM,” said a former office-bearer of the PCA who didn’t wish to be named.

“IS Bindra, the former PCA president, was surprised over Dr Manmohan Singh’s simplicity. Other politicians could have asked for limelight, but he was a simple man. Had it not been the SPG, he could have enjoyed the match from the open terrace... This is what I thought of him after watching him enjoying the match from the VVIP enclosure,” said the former official.

“It was an honour for the PCA to hosting such a tall figure of Indian politics. Dr Manmohan Singh was accompanied by many regional, national and international leaders, but he impressed everyone with his simple smile and kind gestures,” said another official who has now retired from the PCA administration.

The then Pakistani PM Yusuf Raza Gilani had accepted Dr Manmohan Singh’s invitation to attend the match on March 27.

As it was a high-profile match, fans were asked to turn up at the venue at least three hours in advance.

A bevy of state chief ministers, governors, Central ministers, Bollywood celebrities and who’s who had arrived to watch the match.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had initially asked for only 50 tickets, but after Pakistan made it to the semis it demanded more passes and sources claimed that the PCB was granted 200 complimentary tickets.

SOURCE: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/c...gh-had-fan-moment-at-india-pak-tie-in-mohali/
 
Vikram1989 said:
One of the last line of knowledgeable know every thing kind of old traditional style pm .Honourable others are Pv,Vajpayee. Almost all the 3 coincided at same time frame.Manmohan was given a tough job as Fm when India was almost on the brink of default. He got excellent support by Late pm Pv .Pv supported him tooth and nail during crisis times as a politician.Did not do much as pm when compared to FM.he was not able to break the shackles of jackal.
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The greatest trip that dealt with fall of Soviet and Modern Western alliance.
PV-MMS-AB.. the three had immense respect for each other as well.
 
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