The remark by Manmohan Singh, which came amid massive scandals and allegations of 'weak leadership', gained resonance following his death at the age of 92. 

Manmohan Singh defended his leadership as Prime Minister in 2014, asserting it was not weak. He believed history would judge him more kindly than the media. He died at 92.

Manmohan Singh, while addressing a press conference in 2014, said, 'history will be kinder to me', asserting that his leadership is not weak as projected.