Remembering Dr. Manmohan Singh: A legacy of economic reforms and leadership
Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. Singh breathed his last at AIIMS Delhi, where he had been admitted earlier that evening.
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Manmohan Singh's Political Journey
Dr. Singh, widely regarded for his intellect and vision, was sworn in as India’s Prime Minister on May 22, 2004, following the Congress Party’s victory in the general elections. He took office for a second term on the same date in 2009.
Born on September 26, 1932, in a village in Punjab province in undivided India, Singh completed his matriculation from Punjab University in 1948, laying the foundation for an illustrious career.
In a political career spanning decades, Singh served as a Rajya Sabha member from 1991 until his retirement in April 2024. He held the position of Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha from 1998 to 2004. Internationally, he represented India at numerous high-profile conferences, including the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (1993) and the World Conference on Human Rights (1993).
Manmohan Singh's Landmark Achievements as Prime Minister
As Prime Minister, Dr. Singh launched several transformative initiatives including the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) (2005) which is aimed at providing 100 days of guaranteed wage employment per year to rural households.
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