By Jagmohan Singh Barhok

Manmohan Singh, former PM of India died on Thursday ( 26 December 2024) following age-related illness. Manmohan Singh, a post-graduate from the Punjab University, went to London for higher studies. A peerless economist and bureaucrat, Manmohan Singh held many Key positions as Governor RBI, Dy. Chairman Planning Commission & Finance Minister before he was elevated to the post of Prime Minister at a critical juncture though Politics was not his Cup of tea so to say. Sonia Gandhi found him trustworthy & wanted to avoid her ouster from active politics. He was the 13th & first Sikh Prime Minister of India.

Man Mohan Singh is Remembered for His Economic Reforms Paving Way For Many International Firms/Brands to arrive & Brighten Up the Indian Markets. The period 1992-1997 saw India gain international glory & recognition. Malls, Departmental stores, shopping arcades begin to open in cities thereby adding grandeur, boosting the economy & growth significantly. Today most international brands of consumer products are available in our country. Married to Gursharan Kaur in 1958, Singh’s other initiatives include Aadhaar, RTI, Mahatma Gandhi NREGA.

I met Dr. Manmohan Singh when he came to Jalandhar at the launching of a Hindi daily. He was accompanied by Kuldip Nayyar. We had lunch together. Former CM, Haryana Mr. Om Prakash Chautala was also present.

His last rites were performed today with full Honors. The Central Government declared a seven-day state mourning to be observed. Born 26 September 1932 at village Gah, in Chakwal district, now in Pakistan. May His Soul Rest in Peace.

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