Gentleman with impeccable integrity, openness & humane approach

DR Manmohan Singh was a man with impeccable integrity. A true gentleman. As Cabinet Secretary, I worked with him closely.

- KM CHANDRASEKHAR

The first thing he told me was to inform him about the wrongdoings that came to my notice, even if the 'perpetrator' was from his family. Openness, humane approach, consideration for others and the willingness to accept good suggestions made him a class apart.

The weekly meetings between the PM and the Cabinet Secretary always started with the PM asking "How's the economy doing?" or "What's the state of the nation?" Every time I carried brief notes for these questions.