7 Lesser Known Facts About Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Dec 27, 2024

Post-Politics

He has remained active in public life since leaving politics, authoring papers and giving speeches on topics related to policy and the economy.

Right To Education Act

With the passage of the Right to Education Act in 2009, all Indian children now have the fundamental right to an education.

Economic Reforms

Manmohan Singh, who served as finance minister in 1991, was instrumental in lowering state control, liberalizing India's economy, and ending the Licence Raj.

First Sikh Prime Minister

Manmohan Singh was the first Sikh prime minister of India, serving from 2004 to 2014.

Career Before Politics

He taught economics at Punjab University and was employed by the UN before going into politics.

Academic Excellence

He earned his doctorate in economics from Oxford and was a stellar student who consistently placed top in his class.

Early Life

Born in Gah, West Punjab, in present-day Pakistan, Manmohan Singh's family moved to India in 1947 when the country was divided.

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