Letters to The Editor — December 30, 2024
· The HinduManmohan Singh
While Dr. Manmohan Singh deserves everybody’s applause for his economic reforms — along with the former Prime Minister, P.V. Narasimha Rao — that steered India away from a big crisis, it is to be noted that the great economist’s knowledge and talent were sidelined by the Congress party.
The party only used the great man as a tool to rule the country for 10 years.
The economic reforms of 1991 have not been properly handled by successive governments which resulted in the country and the common people being dragged into debt traps and a westernisation of social life.
But there is a positive side. The former Prime Minister’s voracious book-reading habit has to be utilised to inspire the youth and the children of today who are habituated to online reading. This is not as beneficial and effective as having a proper book in their hands and reading it.
M. Chandrasekhar,
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
It was Dr. Singh’s vision that transformed India into a hub for innovation and growth, laying the foundation for its emergence as a global economic powerhouse. His contributions underscore the transformative power of leadership rooted in pragmatism and foresight, leaving an indelible mark on modern India.
Avineshwar Bhardwaj,
Darbhanga, Bihar
India has lost a statesman and a fine economist. Dr. Singh may have slipped into the pages of history but he will live forever in the heart of every Indian.
Devendra Khurana
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
I had the privilege of being present at Dr. Singh’s visit to Somayajulapalli village in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, in 2004, when he laid the foundation stone for a minor irrigation tank. The Kurnool District Collector, Ajay Jain, explained the salient features of the project to Dr. Singh. I was the superintending engineer, irrigation circle, Kurnool, from February 2002 to June 2004. Dr. Singh evinced keen interest, eliciting many details as well as asking about the irrigation outlook in the district.
Y. Abdul Basheer,
Hyderabad
Published - December 30, 2024 12:24 am IST