At the age of 91, former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh got farewell from Rajya Sabha, along with him 67 members of parliament also retired from the Rajya Sabha.
Manmohan Singh served as the 13th prime minister of India. He is known for his down-to-earth nature and financial intelligence.
The former Prime Minister is an MP since 1991, and even after his health issues, he was quite efficient in parliament. He even worked in a wheelchair and this kind of act of Manmohan Singh is appreciated by PM Modi.
Manmohan Singh was well-educated and also served as the finance minister of India. His contribution during the recession in 1991 is remarkable, he introduced Liberalisation, privatization, and Globalisation (LPG)to the economy of India.
PM Modi hails former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh got farewell from Rajya Sabha
Bidding farewell to the retiring MPs, PM Modi lauded his predecessor Manmohan Singh, saying that his contributions would be remembered whenever democracy is discussed.
Whenever our democracy will be discussed, he will be one of those few esteemed members whose contribution will always be remembered … I believe he came to impart strength to democracy,” Modi said, referring to Singh coming to the House on a wheelchair.
A most deserving farewell message for Dr Manmohan Singh today in the Rajya Sabha. pic.twitter.com/omSI5770ge
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) February 8, 2024
He further said that the retiring MPs will scale new heights after getting educated in this “eternal university” and that the country and the new generations would benefit from their experience.
PM Modi’s recognition of Singh’s perseverance, including his work from a wheelchair, resonates in the Rajya Sabha. This moment reflects bipartisan respect and underscores the spirit of resilience in public service. Stay tuned for further insights into this poignant acknowledgment.
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday bid farewell to 68 MPs retiring in the next couple of months, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauding the contribution of his predecessor Manmohan Singh, saying his contributions would be remembered whenever democracy is discussed or remembered.
Who is Manmohan Singh?
Manmohan Singh is an Indian economist and politician who served as the 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. He was born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, Punjab, which is now in Pakistan. Singh is a member of the Indian National Congress party and has been an influential figure in Indian politics for several decades.
Before entering politics, Manmohan Singh had a distinguished career as an economist. He obtained his doctorate in economics from the University of Oxford and worked for the United Nations in various capacities. In India, he held several important positions, including Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission.
As Prime Minister, Singh’s tenure was marked by significant economic reforms and policies aimed at liberalizing the Indian economy. He played a key role in steering India through a period of high economic growth, although his second term was marked by challenges such as corruption scandals and a slowdown in economic growth.
Manmohan Singh is often credited with initiating economic liberalization in India during his tenure as Finance Minister in the early 1990s under the government of Prime Minister Narasimha Rao. His policies helped India transition from a state-controlled economy to one with greater market orientation.
Despite his accomplishments, Singh’s tenure as Prime Minister was also criticized for issues such as policy paralysis, corruption scandals, and a perceived lack of strong leadership. However, he is widely respected for his integrity, economic acumen, and contributions to India’s economic development.
Since stepping down as Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh has remained active in public life, voicing his opinions on various economic and political issues facing India.