NEW DELHI: On the occasion of Dr. Manmohan Singh's 91st birthday, a diverse array of political leaders conveyed their warm wishes and admiration for the former Prime Minister's remarkable accomplishments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi, took a moment to extend their greetings to Dr. Manmohan Singh on this special day, highlighting his significant contributions.
In a message posted on a social media platform, Prime Minister Modi conveyed, "Sending my heartfelt birthday wishes to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. May he be blessed with good health and a long life."
Kharge, utilizing his social media presence, expressed his sentiments, saying, "On the occasion of his birthday, I offer my heartfelt best wishes to the distinguished former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. He epitomizes simplicity, dignity, and grace in the realm of politics. A true statesman, his actions resonated more profoundly than his words, and our nation remains eternally grateful for his monumental contributions. May he continue to enjoy robust health, happiness, and many more years of life."
Rahul Gandhi also joined in extending birthday greetings through a social media post, stating, "Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, the former Prime Minister, continues to serve as a beacon of integrity and an unwavering commitment to the nation's progress and the economic well-being of its citizens. On his birthday, I extend my wishes for his good health and happiness."
Adding her voice to the chorus of well-wishers, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed, "Warmest birthday wishes to Manmohan Singh Ji. He has exemplified the virtues of patience and humility in the political arena. As Prime Minister, his honesty, courage, vision, and wisdom paved the way for India to stride confidently into the 21st century. We hold him in the highest esteem."
Further commemorating Dr. Manmohan Singh's birthday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader M.K. Stalin shared his sentiments, stating, "I extend my heartfelt birthday greetings to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh! As Prime Minister, his leadership during the global financial crisis and his unwavering commitment to inclusive policies reshaped India's destiny. His composed, intellectual, and modest approach serves as a guiding light, offering invaluable lessons in leadership for all generations."
Stalin continued, "His legacy of progress and stability endures. Here's to many more years of inspiration."
Dr. Manmohan Singh, a two-time Prime Minister during the period from 2004 to 2014, made notable appearances in the Parliament's Special Session, where he was seated in a wheelchair. He also actively participated in the Rajya Sabha proceedings in the historic old Parliament building.
Notably, he continued his parliamentary engagement during the Monsoon Session, contributing to the discussions surrounding the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
Born on September 26, 1932, Dr. Manmohan Singh held the position of Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from 1982 to 1985 and played a pivotal role as the Minister of Finance in P.V. Narasimha Rao's government. He is credited with initiating far-reaching economic reforms in India in 1991, ushering the nation into an era of economic liberalization and dismantling the cumbersome 'license raj.'
A renowned economist, he is celebrated for introducing sweeping reforms that shaped India's economic landscape in the 1990s.
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