A Personal Tribute to the Gentle Giant of Indian Politics

What makes Dr. Singh's legacy extraordinary is his quiet endurance. In an era where struggles are often amplified for public sympathy, he wore his scars with silence and strength. Born in the upheaval of Partition and shaped by early personal losses, he chose not to lean on these adversities as a crutch but to rise above them, letting his work do the talking.

- VIVEK TANKHA

Today, I find myself compelled to pen these words, not just as an acknowledgment of loss but as a testament to a life lived with grace, conviction, and purpose.

Dr. Manmohan Singh's passing leaves a void that transcends political affiliations, touching all who had the privilege to know him, learn from him, or simply observe his journey.

I reflect on my own association with him, spanning decades. As a mentor and senior colleague, he embodied the ideals we so often seek in public life but rarely find—dignity, intellect, and unwavering humility. Dr. Singh was not just a man of ideas; he was a man of action, quietly shaping the course of our nation's destiny, often under immense pressure and scrutiny.