Prime Minister Modi Pays Tribute to Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hails His Legacy of Nation-Building
The Voice of Chandigarh : Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, visiting his residence to honor the distinguished leader’s enduring contributions to India’s growth and development.
Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Modi expressed deep respect for Dr. Singh’s role in shaping modern India. “India will forever remember his contribution to our nation,” Modi remarked, emphasizing the profound impact of Dr. Singh’s leadership on the country’s economic and social fabric.
Dr. Manmohan Singh, who served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, is widely recognized for his instrumental role in transforming India’s economy, particularly through major economic reforms such as liberalization, privatization, and globalization during the 1990s. His tenure as the country’s leader saw significant strides in economic growth, infrastructure development, and India’s rising influence on the global stage.
Known for his calm demeanor, scholarly approach, and dedication to public service, Dr. Singh was also a key figure in navigating India through complex international relations, including strengthening ties with major global powers and playing a crucial role in securing the Indo-US nuclear deal in 2008.
Throughout his career, Dr. Singh has been admired for his unwavering commitment to India’s economic modernization, inclusive development, and poverty alleviation efforts. His tenure as Finance Minister under Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao in the early 1990s is particularly celebrated for the landmark economic reforms that laid the foundation for India’s rapid economic growth in the subsequent decades.
Prime Minister Modi’s tribute today underscores the bipartisan respect for Dr. Singh’s legacy, which continues to shape the nation’s political and economic discourse.
In addition to his transformative economic policies, Dr. Singh’s legacy is also marked by his statesmanship, emphasis on education, and promotion of scientific innovation and research in India. As an economist with a global vision, Dr. Singh’s leadership remains a key chapter in India’s modern political history.
The tribute from Prime Minister Modi comes at a time when the nation reflects on the diverse paths of leadership that have shaped India’s journey toward becoming a major global player.
