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Today, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India and the top politician who gave a new direction to the country’s economy, the entire country is remembering him with respect. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and all the senior political leaders of the country through social media and various forums wished the former PM a very happy birthday and wished him a long and healthy life. In the history of Indian politics and economics, the name of Dr. Manmohan Singh is recorded as a visionary leader who, as the Finance Minister of the country during the economic crisis of 1991, laid the foundation of historic economic reforms and gave a new identity to the Indian economy on the global stage. Rising above party boundaries, all the top leaders of the country have openly appreciated his invaluable services to the country and his simple political life.
Today, from the country’s capital New Delhi to the political corridors, special discussions are being held about the contribution of Dr. Manmohan Singh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the former Prime Minister on his birthday on his official social media handle and wished him good health and long life. Similarly, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and other senior Union Ministers also remembered his calm nature, scholarship and his invaluable contribution to the development of the country. On this occasion, leaders of Congress Party and other opposition parties also described Dr. Singh as the architect of modern India, who through his policies provided a new strength to the country’s middle class and industrial sector.
The historic economic reforms of 1991 and the vision of Dr. Manmohan Singh
The most golden and historic chapter of Dr. Manmohan Singh’s political and administrative career was written in the year 1991, when the country was facing a serious foreign exchange crisis and a huge balance of payments problem. At that time, while serving as the Finance Minister in the government of Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, Dr. Manmohan Singh had initiated the policies of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG Reforms). These revolutionary decisions of his opened the closed markets of India to the world, paving the way for foreign investment and ushering in unprecedented economic growth in the country. His credentials as an economist and his administrative skills brought the country out of the financial whirlpool, due to which the Indian economy remains strong even today.
A simple and spotless political life dedicated to serving the country
After leaving his indelible mark as the Finance Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh successfully led the country for two consecutive terms as the 13th Prime Minister of the country from 2004 to 2014. It was during his tenure as Prime Minister that historic strategic initiatives like the Right to Information (RTI) Act, public welfare schemes like MGNREGA and the India-US nuclear deal came to fruition in the country. Despite his entry into politics, he always maintained his academic decency, intellectual honesty and deep simplicity. His impeccable and clean character in public life earned him a respectable place even among the opposition. Today, on the occasion of his birth anniversary, every citizen of the country is paying tribute to his contribution and remembering the sacrifice and dedication given by him in nourishing the Indian democracy and economy.