Dr. Manmohan Singh: A Glimpse In His Life!

“Life is never free from contradictions.”- Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Manmohan Singh, an economist and the 13th Prime Minister of India, played a major role in India’s development. Also, he held office at many posts in the planning commission, at Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as an economic advisor, etc. So, here’s a glimpse of his lesser-known private life!

Dr. Manmohan Singh: A Glimpse Of His Life!

Manmohan Singh is a private person. The former prime minister of India is often regarded as a man of few words. His life is even more of a mystery! But the life of the former PM of a nation of over 1.2 billion people cannot be a hush-hush affair! So here is an economist who became the Prime Minister of India. And without any political background and take India one step closer to become a developed country. We have uncovered several facts which will give us an insight into the man who is not only the former PM but also a kind and brilliant gentleman.

No Hindi, only Urdu | He cannot read Hindi! As the PMO, he must have faced several difficulties! His Hindi speeches are written in Urdu and his first TV speech needed three days of practice. He must have practiced a lot in the ten years he served!!

Frugal eater | His wife Gursharan replaced the former PMO’s snacking menu of samosa and kachori with dhokla. Well, wives rule everywhere! However, he didn’t give up on his energizer: Tea and Marie biscuits! He might have been the PMO, but isn’t different from us!

Off the record | At the time of his school admission, his grandmother gave whatever date came to her mind. Thus, September 26, 1932, became his official date of birth! Comment below if you have been through the same!

1st Sikh PM | Dr. Manmohan Singh was the first Sikh and thereby, the first non-Hindu, to occupy the office of Prime Minister of India. His actions definitely spoke louder than words this time!

Creating history | After Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Manmohan Singh was the first prime minister to be re-elected after the completion of his 5yr term. He might be a man of less word but surely worked his best!

Perseverance is the key | There was no school and electricity in his village. But that did not deter him from getting an education. So he walked miles every day to the school. So, he has often attributed his success to education.

Man of commitment | It’s hard to believe the level of commitment this man has! The first prime minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru offered him to join the government in 1962. This he declined as he did not want to dishonor his commitment to teaching at his college in Amritsar! Yes, such men still exist!

Most qualified Prime minister of the world | Owing to his emphasis on education, he has achieved many awards. With 14 honorary degrees, ranging from Doctor of Civil Law, Doctor of Social Sciences to Doctorate of Letters, and many more, Dr. Manmohan Singh is easily the most erudite Prime Minister of the world!

News addict | Manmohan Singh listens to the BBC every day! This habit helped him respond instantly to the 2004 tsunami. And this is even before the disaster management officials alerted th PMO! Hence, we can safely say, he was never off duty!

Concludingly, he is a gentleman with a brilliant mind! Manmohan Singh has led India in the 21st century with grace, and composure. Not only is he a world-renowned economist, but is also well respected among other international leaders.

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Till then, remember, actions speak louder than words!