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Manmohan Singh was “not accidental” but was “quintessential Prime Minister”, who guided India through 10 turbulent coalition years and ensured a global high seat for the country by single-handedly standing up for the Indo - US Civil Nuclear Deal, former Union and the former PM’s Cabinet colleague, Kapil Sibal, said.
Dr Manmohan Singh (1932-2024)
— Kapil Sibal (@KapilSibal) December 27, 2024
Few human beings have humility as an endearing trait having reached the pinnacle of power
The India story of economic growth began with the economic reforms he ushered in 1991
Not "accidental" but was the "quintessential" Prime Minister
Taking to X, Sibal wrote: “Few human beings have humility as an endearing trait having reached the pinnacle of power. The India story of economic growth began with the economic reforms he ushered in 1991. Not “accidental” but was the “quintessential” Prime Minister.”
In a second post on the same social media platform, Sibal wrote that Singh successfully “guided the turbulent, coalition ship for 10 years and was singly responsible for the Indo-US Nuclear Deal” that earned India a seat on the Global High Table.
Dr Manmohan Singh (1932-2024)
— Kapil Sibal (@KapilSibal) December 27, 2024
He successfully guided the turbulent, coalition ship for 10 years
Singly responsible for the Indo-US Nuclear Deal ; earning us a seat on the Global High Table
Consensus builder
Committed to Parliament
Open with the Press
The Nation salutes him
Sibal referred to the former Prime Minister as a “consensus builder” and committed Parliamentarian. He also mentioned Singh as being “Open with the Press”.
Published on December 27, 2024
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