Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister of the country Dr. Manmohan Singh died on Thursday at AIIMS located in Delhi. He turned 92 on September 26. Let us tell you that Manmohan used to write his Hindi speeches in Urdu script and there was a special reason for this. Apart from Urdu, he also used to write in Gurmukhi script of Punjabi language and in English. Manmohan Singh, one of the great scholars of economics in the country and the world, was the Prime Minister of the country for 10 years. Earlier, as the Finance Minister, he had made major changes in the economic policies of the country.
Why did Manmohan write Hindi speeches in Urdu?
The area of Punjab where Manmohan Singh received his early education is today a part of Pakistan. His education started in Urdu medium, that is why he could read and write Urdu well. Apart from Urdu script, he also used to write in Gurmukhi script of Punjabi language. Manmohan Singh was also proficient in English and had written many important books in English. Manmohan Singh, a soft-spoken personality, was rarely seen angry in public life. He always looked very serious and calm.
Took doctorate degree from Cambridge University
Manmohan Singh, who received a master’s degree in economics from Cambridge University and then a doctorate degree in economics from Oxford University, was counted among the stalwarts of economics. In 1991, when India’s economy was going through a serious crisis, the then Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao made him the Finance Minister. This was the time when major changes were needed to give a new direction to the Indian economy. At such a time, Manmohan Singh implemented the policy of economic liberalization, privatization, and globalization.
Manmohan was the architect of the current Indian economy
Manmohan Singh, as Finance Minister, made major changes in policies to attract foreign investment and made India’s trade policy more flexible. These economic reforms gave new life to India’s economy and made it globally competitive. Under his leadership, India came out of the economic crisis and developed rapidly. Due to his contribution he is considered the ‘architect’ of the current Indian economy.
Gave important contribution as Prime Minister also
Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. Before becoming the Prime Minister, he had made an important place in Indian politics with his simplicity and deep thoughtfulness. After he became Prime Minister, India started making its mark afresh on the global stage. Under his leadership, India signed a nuclear deal with America, which was important for the country. This agreement further strengthened India’s position as a global nuclear power. As Prime Minister, Manmohan had launched many schemes in the fields of poverty alleviation, health, education and social welfare.
