A legacy of leadership: The life and journey of Manmohan Singh

Dr. Manmohan Singh, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, called on M.G. Ramachandran, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, at the Secretariat on March 7, 1983.

Dr. Manmohan Singh, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, called on M.G. Ramachandran, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, at the Secretariat on March 7, 1983.

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Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, tweeted this picture on his X account, condoling the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday.

Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, tweeted this picture on his X account, condoling the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday.
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Former Maharashtra Governor Mr. C. Subramaniam, former Union Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, and former President Mr. R. Venkataraman attended a seminar on ‘Public Expenditure Management’ in Chennai on February 4, 1999.

Former Maharashtra Governor Mr. C. Subramaniam, former Union Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, and former President Mr. R. Venkataraman attended a seminar on ‘Public Expenditure Management’ in Chennai on February 4, 1999.
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The Prime Minister, P. V. Narasimha Rao, is talking to the Union Finance Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, during the G. K. Reddy Memorial Awards ceremony in New Delhi on April 20, 1995.

The Prime Minister, P. V. Narasimha Rao, is talking to the Union Finance Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, during the G. K. Reddy Memorial Awards ceremony in New Delhi on April 20, 1995.

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The World Bank President, Mr. Lewis T. Preston, was with the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. P.V. Narasimha Rao, and the Union Finance Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, during a luncheon meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, November 12, 1992.

The World Bank President, Mr. Lewis T. Preston, was with the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. P.V. Narasimha Rao, and the Union Finance Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, during a luncheon meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, November 12, 1992.

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Looking back down the road the economy has traveled for three years under his guidance, is Dr. Manmohan Singh, Finance Minister, trying to see what the future holds?

Looking back down the road the economy has traveled for three years under his guidance, is Dr. Manmohan Singh, Finance Minister, trying to see what the future holds?

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Japanese Emperor Akihito (left) and Empress Michiko (second left) are with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (right) and his wife Gursharan Kaur (second right) upon their arrival at Palam Airport in New Delhi on Saturday.

Japanese Emperor Akihito (left) and Empress Michiko (second left) are with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (right) and his wife Gursharan Kaur (second right) upon their arrival at Palam Airport in New Delhi on Saturday.

| Photo Credit: Shanker Chakravarty

In this file image from Saturday, September 22, 2014, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama gestures during a meeting with former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Monday.

In this file image from Saturday, September 22, 2014, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama gestures during a meeting with former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Monday.
| Photo Credit: Kamal Kishore

In this file image from November 8, 2010, US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh greet each other after addressing a joint press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

In this file image from November 8, 2010, US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh greet each other after addressing a joint press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
| Photo Credit: Atul Yadav

In this file photo from October 2, 2006, former South African President Nelson Mandela is seen with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a function in Johannesburg.

In this file photo from October 2, 2006, former South African President Nelson Mandela is seen with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a function in Johannesburg.
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In this photo from December 31, 2007, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is seen with Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi.

In this photo from December 31, 2007, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is seen with Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi.
| Photo Credit: Vijay Verma

In this file image from November 25, 2009, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is seen with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden at a toast for ‘Indo-American’ friendship during a luncheon in Washington.

In this file image from November 25, 2009, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is seen with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden at a toast for ‘Indo-American’ friendship during a luncheon in Washington.
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 Pakistan’s Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wave before the World Cup cricket second semi-final between India and Pakistan in Mohali, India, on March 30, 2011.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wave before the World Cup cricket second semi-final between India and Pakistan in Mohali, India, on March 30, 2011.
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In this file image from July 23, 2013, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is seen with senior BJP leader LK Advani after paying tributes to Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his birth anniversary in New Delhi.

In this file image from July 23, 2013, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is seen with senior BJP leader LK Advani after paying tributes to Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his birth anniversary in New Delhi.

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh speaks with Gujarat’s Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the prime ministerial candidate for main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), during the inauguration ceremony of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Museum in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad,  on October 29, 2013.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh speaks with Gujarat’s Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the prime ministerial candidate for main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), during the inauguration ceremony of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Museum in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, on October 29, 2013.
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In this file image from Saturday, November 9, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during an event to inaugurate the passenger terminal building of the Kartarpur corridor on the Indian side, also known as the Integrated Check Post, in Gurdaspur.

In this file image from Saturday, November 9, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during an event to inaugurate the passenger terminal building of the Kartarpur corridor on the Indian side, also known as the Integrated Check Post, in Gurdaspur.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and industrialist Ratan Tata are seen at a ceremony to mark the completion of restoration work at Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and industrialist Ratan Tata are seen at a ceremony to mark the completion of restoration work at Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.
| Photo Credit: Manvender Vashist

The Nobel Laureate, Prof. Amartya Sen, is seen with Dr. Manmohan Singh after receiving the Bharat Ratna award at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 16, 1999.

The Nobel Laureate, Prof. Amartya Sen, is seen with Dr. Manmohan Singh after receiving the Bharat Ratna award at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 16, 1999.
| Photo Credit: KAMAL NARANG

The Finance Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, is giving final touches to the general budget for 1995-96 in New Delhi on March 14, 1995.

The Finance Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, is giving final touches to the general budget for 1995-96 in New Delhi on March 14, 1995.

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The Union Finance Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, releases a book to mark the inauguration of a seminar on “Information Imperatives for Global Competitiveness,” as M. S. Swaminathan (left) and C. Subramaniam look on at Taramani in Madras on June 6, 1994.

The Union Finance Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, releases a book to mark the inauguration of a seminar on “Information Imperatives for Global Competitiveness,” as M. S. Swaminathan (left) and C. Subramaniam look on at Taramani in Madras on June 6, 1994.

| Photo Credit: THE HINDU ARCHIVES

Gordon Binny, President of General Motors and Finance Investment Team Leader of the U.S. delegation, is calling on Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at his office in New Delhi on March 8, 1994.

Gordon Binny, President of General Motors and Finance Investment Team Leader of the U.S. delegation, is calling on Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at his office in New Delhi on March 8, 1994.
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 The Prime Minister, Mr. A.B. Vajpayee, is seen with the former Finance Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Congress leader Mr. Sharad Pawar, and Home Minister Mr. L.K. Advani during a meeting in New Delhi on May 14, 1998.

The Prime Minister, Mr. A.B. Vajpayee, is seen with the former Finance Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Congress leader Mr. Sharad Pawar, and Home Minister Mr. L.K. Advani during a meeting in New Delhi on May 14, 1998.
| Photo Credit: RAMESH SHARMA

 The Prime Minister,  Atal Behari Vajpayee (right), is seen with Congress(I) leaders Sonia Gandhi and Dr. Manmohan Singh at a meeting with the Opposition leaders at the Prime Minister’s residence in New Delhi on Sunday.

The Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee (right), is seen with Congress(I) leaders Sonia Gandhi and Dr. Manmohan Singh at a meeting with the Opposition leaders at the Prime Minister’s residence in New Delhi on Sunday.

S. P. Hinduja, the Finance Minister Manmohan Singh, and the Maharashtra Governor P. C. Alexander are seen at the inauguration of IndusInd Bank Ltd. in Bombay on April 11, 1994.

S. P. Hinduja, the Finance Minister Manmohan Singh, and the Maharashtra Governor P. C. Alexander are seen at the inauguration of IndusInd Bank Ltd. in Bombay on April 11, 1994.

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 The Finance Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, is seen in his North Block office on February 27, 1994, with the all-important budget papers before him.

The Finance Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, is seen in his North Block office on February 27, 1994, with the all-important budget papers before him.

| Photo Credit: KAMAL NARANG

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is seen along with Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Arun Jaitley and R. Srinivasan, Editor of Businessline, at the Changemaker of the Year award ceremony in New Delhi.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is seen along with Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Arun Jaitley and R. Srinivasan, Editor of Businessline, at the Changemaker of the Year award ceremony in New Delhi.
| Photo Credit: KAMAL NARANG

President Barack Obama walks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India along the Colonnade of the White House, Nov. 24, 2009.

President Barack Obama walks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India along the Colonnade of the White House, Nov. 24, 2009.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh calling on former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his residence, on the occasion of his 84th birthday, in New Delhi, on December 25, 2007.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh calling on former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his residence, on the occasion of his 84th birthday, in New Delhi, on December 25, 2007.

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The outgoing Prime Minister, Mr A.B. Vajpayee, congratulating the new Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday.

The outgoing Prime Minister, Mr A.B. Vajpayee, congratulating the new Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday.

The Prime Minister, A.B. Vajpayee, with the former Finance Minister, Manmohan Singh, the Congress leader, Sharad Pawar, and the Home Minister, L.K. Advani, during a meeting in the Capital on Thursday.

The Prime Minister, A.B. Vajpayee, with the former Finance Minister, Manmohan Singh, the Congress leader, Sharad Pawar, and the Home Minister, L.K. Advani, during a meeting in the Capital on Thursday.

Deputy Prime Minister of Russian Federation Y.F. Yarov with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on June 03, 1994.

Deputy Prime Minister of Russian Federation Y.F. Yarov with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on June 03, 1994.
| Photo Credit: KAMAL NARANG

Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh being ushered to the 2019 Change Maker Awards by K. Venugopal, founder editor of businessline.

Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh being ushered to the 2019 Change Maker Awards by K. Venugopal, founder editor of businessline.
| Photo Credit: KAMAL NARANG

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is seen with agriculture scientist Prof. M. S. Swaminathan at the Babu Jagjivan Ram Centenary celebration at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on February 7, 2008.

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is seen with agriculture scientist Prof. M. S. Swaminathan at the Babu Jagjivan Ram Centenary celebration at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on February 7, 2008.

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 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh poses with the chiefs of leading telecom firms, including Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel (2R), Anil Ambani of RCom (3R), Vittorio Colao of Vodafone (2L), Ishaat Hussain, finance director of Tata Sons (L), and Kumar Mangalam Birla (R), chairman of the Aditya Birla Group (Idea Cellular), in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Prime Minister called the meeting of all stakeholders to discuss the new telecom policy, spectrum pricing for excess 2G spectrum, rules for mergers and acquisitions, and the 3G roaming issue.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh poses with the chiefs of leading telecom firms, including Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel (2R), Anil Ambani of RCom (3R), Vittorio Colao of Vodafone (2L), Ishaat Hussain, finance director of Tata Sons (L), and Kumar Mangalam Birla (R), chairman of the Aditya Birla Group (Idea Cellular), in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Prime Minister called the meeting of all stakeholders to discuss the new telecom policy, spectrum pricing for excess 2G spectrum, rules for mergers and acquisitions, and the 3G roaming issue.
| Photo Credit: PTI

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, and the US President, Mr. George W. Bush, are seen with members of the CEOs’ Forum (from left) Mr. Ashok Ganguly, Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Mr. Ratan Tata, and Mr. Nandan Nilekani during a meeting at the White House on Monday.

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, and the US President, Mr. George W. Bush, are seen with members of the CEOs’ Forum (from left) Mr. Ashok Ganguly, Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Mr. Ratan Tata, and Mr. Nandan Nilekani during a meeting at the White House on Monday.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh speaks during a meeting with corporate dignitaries at his residence in New Delhi on Saturday. Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata and Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal are also seen in the picture.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh speaks during a meeting with corporate dignitaries at his residence in New Delhi on Saturday. Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata and Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal are also seen in the picture.

Dr. Manmohan Singh is seen releasing the biography of Aditya Birla, written by Minaz Merchant, in Mumbai on April 12, 1998. Also in the picture are former Indian High Commissioner to Britain, Dr. L.M. Singhvi, and Rangaraj Kumaramangalam

Dr. Manmohan Singh is seen releasing the biography of Aditya Birla, written by Minaz Merchant, in Mumbai on April 12, 1998. Also in the picture are former Indian High Commissioner to Britain, Dr. L.M. Singhvi, and Rangaraj Kumaramangalam
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is presenting the ‘NDTV Indian of the Year (Best Popular Film)‘ award to Rajnikanth at a function in New Delhi on January 17, 2008.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is presenting the ‘NDTV Indian of the Year (Best Popular Film)‘ award to Rajnikanth at a function in New Delhi on January 17, 2008.

| Photo Credit: Shanker Chakravarty

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after signing of agreements at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on August 22, 2007.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after signing of agreements at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on August 22, 2007.

| Photo Credit: Shanker Chakravarty

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi is seen with former Congress President Rahul Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi on August 6, 2019

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi is seen with former Congress President Rahul Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi on August 6, 2019
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