Manmohan Singh: The 'Silent Warrior' Whose Legacy Speaks Volumes

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News18•26-12-2025, 04:53
Manmohan Singh: The 'Silent Warrior' Whose Legacy Speaks Volumes
- •Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, often called 'silent', passed away on December 26, 2024, leaving behind a profound legacy.
- •Despite never winning a Lok Sabha election, he led India for 10 years, transitioning from an economist to a Prime Minister.
- •Accused of being 'weak' and 'remote-controlled', his PMO even presented data of 1198 speeches to counter the 'silent' image.
- •He famously stated, "My silence is better than a thousand answers," and risked his government for the Nuclear Deal.
- •As Finance Minister in 1991, he initiated India's economic liberalization, laying the foundation for its global economic rise.
Why It Matters: Manmohan Singh, the 'silent warrior', was a transformative leader whose economic reforms and steadfastness shaped modern India.
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