A giant among men

In an age of political theatrics and grandstanding, Dr. Manmohan Singh was an anomaly. A leader of few words but profound actions, his life—now etched in the annals of Indian history—was defined by a quiet resolve that reshaped the destiny of a nation.

- AMAL CHANDRA

In an age of political theatrics and grandstanding, Dr. Manmohan Singh was an anomaly. A leader of few words but profound actions, his life—now etched in the annals of Indian history—was defined by a quiet resolve that reshaped the destiny of a nation. As India mourns his passing, we reflect not just on the milestones he achieved, but on the rare quality of leadership he embodied: one grounded in integrity, intellect, and an unwavering sense of duty.

Dr. Singh’s rise to prominence was anything but conventional. Born in the village of Gah in present-day Pakistan, he was a child of Partition. The experience of displacement and hardship instilled in him a quiet strength that would serve as his compass through the corridors of power. He would often recount, not with bitterness but with perspective, the challenges faced by millions like him who were forced to rebuild their lives from scratch. His was a story of resilience—a boy who walked miles to school, rising through sheer merit to become one of India’s foremost economists, and eventually, its Prime Minister.