Letters to The Editor — December 28, 2024

Manmohan Singh

The passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be felt for long (December 27). Yet in his lifetime, he could best be faulted on being reticent, more correctly lacking a liberal tongue to grandstand on a Dalit theme or denigrating leaders in the Opposition at the drop of a hat. He went about his remit assiduously, much as a craftsman jeweller would be stringing the choicest pearls. He charted a new highway to India’s economic progress. He steered the nation fairly through the economic epidemic that struck from the West. The astuteness he brought through his policies laid the foundation for the present-day vibrant economy.

R. Narayanan,

Navi Mumbai

India has lost a tall leader. When he was the Prime Minister, we felt safe. He was a leader who was respected by one and all. There was no deviousness and no vile and polarising talk. There was much respect for the diversity in India’s demography.

Tara Fonseca,

Ponda, Goa

Dr. Manmohan Singh was a rare leader whose statesmanship and decency resonated across the political divide.

He was the first Prime Minister who saw the tomorrow. The way he shepherded the civil nuclear deal was a master move, earning him the moniker, ‘Singh is King’. The gentle sardar of politics will continue to inspire us.

Dr. A.S. Farida,

Bengaluru

Dr. Manmohan’s legacy is time tested and he will be remembered forever in the history of the country. He steered the country in two different junctures and ushered in a new era of liberalisation, redefining democracy in his own way.

Sateesh Reddy Kanaganti,

Thipparthy, Nalgonda, Telangana

Manmohan Singh’s journey, from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of Indian leadership, is an inspiring tale of intellect and perseverance. He will remain a symbol of transformative leadership and public service. His legacy of progress will inspire generations.

Amarjeet Kumar,

Hazaribagh, Jharkhand

Published - December 28, 2024 12:24 am IST