India is going to have its new PM in a few days' time; but this man deserves a good farewell. I appreciate the fact that BJP leader Arun Jaitley found time to write a piece on him; pretty good assessment of his contribution to India.
I started studying Economics in 1993, just after he became the Finance Minister for the first time in 1991, a watershed year in India's economic history. The path-breaking step of 'liberalization' launched India into a trajectory from which we never came down. The same year I won an award for writing a seminar paper on 'liberalization of Indian economy' and MMS became my inspiration, my HERO.
Looking back at his career, one can see what a brilliant and outstanding career he has had....few in the world can boast of such accomplishments; that's why it's no wonder why the world listens to him when he speaks. Just a few highlights to make the point:
- Education: Cambridge
- Served at United Nations
- Chief Economic Advisor (GoI)
- Governor, Reserve Bank of India
- D.Chairperson, Planning Commission
- Finance Minister, GoI
- Leader of opposition Rajya Sabha
- Prime Minister, India
(Wow.....Man! You have done everything in a career spanning almost 50 years!!! Along the way, you also have shown incredible personal integrity in public life; a lot of our political leaders of today can learn from you.)
It's only for the last few years that he has been much criticized. The last few years have been really bad for him; he could have taken much more proactive stance on crucial occasions rather than being mute spectator to the misdeeds.
I am of the opinion that no Technocrat without a mass support of the people should be the PM of India. But we can not fault him for taking up the challenge! We must remember that it was he who was the PM of UPA-1 and was re-elected to the office! So, he must have done something good as PM. The last few years can be excused in a long illustrious career and his contributions to the India growth story.
We wish you the best for the rest of your life, Sir!
3 comments:
Great work done by him.....like as atomic deal, as a FM he has given LPG theory, after that india's revenue increased day by day.....govt got it for infrastructure development. ......I only say about him in a small way "SANKAT MOCHAN" of india.
We really feel proud to have this kind of humble and highly educated PM. We felt dignified and exalted in front of the world during his term. Thank you Dr Manmohan Singh Sir for your everything you have given to the India...to us.
Its the height of anything.......economics vs economics. I appreciate that at departure any one deserves a farewell but as far as PM in continuation for 10 years, it was not his choice rather other's decision. And of course, degrees and positions don't help if not implemented well.
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