Saturday , December 28 2024

‘We expect loyalty from them…’ When Manmohan Singh’s poetry was seen in Parliament

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Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passes away: Former Prime Minister and famous economist of India Dr. Manmohan Singh breathed his last on Thursday (26 December) at the age of 92. Dr. Manmohan Singh’s image has been that of a very gentle and humble speaker. He used to express his thoughts in few words. While other MPs and ministers are often seen using poetry while presenting their views in the Parliament, these things were not seen much in the speeches of Dr. Manmohan Singh, but think that he is known as a leader with a gentle image. Used to go.

Dr. Manmohan Singh read Ghalib’s poetry in the House

During the debate in the 15th Lok Sabha, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recited the famous poetry of Mirza Ghalib. He said, ‘We expect loyalty from those who do not know what loyalty is’, in response to which Sushma Swaraj said, ‘You do not remember loyalty, we do not remember loyalty, life and death are the only two songs.’

Achievements and legacy

Dr. During Manmohan Singh’s tenure, millions of people were lifted out of poverty and India emerged as a major world economic power due to his success as a leader. Many laws of his government ensured the citizens’ right to food, education, work and information. Despite all these successes, he and his government were dogged by controversies in the years that followed, including the 2G spectrum allocation scam and allegations of corruption.