"Inspiration for all of us": Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary

New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his 93rd birth anniversary on Friday.

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi recalled Manmohan Singh contribution to the Indian economy.

On the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji, I pay my humble respects to him. His unwavering commitment to nation-building, his bold decisions for the poor and deprived, and his historic contribution to building a strong economy will continue to guide us. His simplicity, humility, and integrity are an inspiration for all of us, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha wrote on X.

Born on September 26, 1932, Manmohan Singh was an eminent economist and served as the Reserve Bank of India Governor from 1982 to 1985. Between 1991 and 1996, Singh served as India Finance Minister, during which he played a pivotal role in implementing comprehensive economic reforms that earned him worldwide recognition. He was India 13th Prime Minister, holding office from 2004 to 2014.

For many, his name remains synonymous with the transformative changes of that era. His government introduced landmark initiatives such as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), later renamed MGNREGA, and the Right to Information Act (RTI) in 2005, which significantly improved transparency between the government and the public.

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge also paid homage to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his 93rd birth anniversary, calling him a man of humility and wisdom who carried himself with quiet dignity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to Manmohan Singh on his 93rd birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to the nation during his years in public life. (ANI)

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