10 Lesser-Known Facts About Dr. Manmohan Singh: Early Life In Pakistan To Prime Minister Of India

Lesser-Known Facts About Manmohan Singh:  Manmohan Singh, India’s former Prime Minister, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92 in AIIMS, Delhi. Dr. Manmohan Singh is remembered for his intelligence, humility and his significant contributions to the development of the country. Born in a small village in Pakistan prior to the Partition, his life is inspirational. From modest beginnings, he has risen to be one of the most honoured political leaders.

As the first Sikh Prime Minister of India, he took the country through a decade of growth and stability. Apart from politics he has an impressive academic record, soft-spoken demeanor, and commitment to simple living complete the package. 

Top 10 Lesser Known Facts About Dr. Manmohan Singh

Here are 10 lesser-known facts about this great leader, shedding light on some aspects of his life, accomplishments, and character.

1. Born In Undivided Punjab

Manmohan Singh was born in Gah, Punjab (At present Pakistan) on September 26, 1932. He was born into a fairly moderate and modest family. His early life was marked by resilience and determination.

2. Schooling in Pakistan

Manmohan Singh finished his junior studies at Khalsa High School in Peshawar till the time of the Partition and thereafter left for India. From early years, he had unlike other kids, acquired a passion for education and the scholastic field.  

3. Educational Qualifications  

Singh was an extraordinary student, he completed a bachelor's degree at Punjab University, then he went for a master's degree at Cambridge University and a DPhil from Nuffield College, Oxford, where he wrote a thesis on India's export competitiveness.  

4. Multilingualism

Dr. Singh has a knack for several languages including Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu and English, thereby indicating not only his upbringing in different cultural heritage but also his meta-brilliance in education.

5. The Very First Sikh Prime Minister of India 

In the year 2004, Dr. Manmohan Singh created history by becoming the first Sikh ever to become the Prime Minister of India. He has so far served two consecutive terms until 2014.  

6. RBI Governor and Economic Visionary  

As we know he was extraordinary and brilliant in his academics, Manmohan Singh also served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India before entering politics (1982-1985) and was instrumental in formulating the monetary policy for India.  

7. Humble Nature and Simple Life

Known for his humble nature, Manmohan Singh has always led a simple life despite fo being Prime Minister. It generated an enormous respect for him.  

8 . Educational Reformer

He was, as such, an economist and a public policy maker with an unyielding belief in the strengthening of the education system in India by advocating the argument for universal education and skill development. 

9. Soft-Spoken Leader

The soft-spoken personality of Dr. Singh gained respect from all sections of the population and also from different political groups. Though criticized on various fronts, he has remained unemotional toward the whole matter and fought the focused war of governance.

10. Marriage And Children

Dr. Manmohan Singh got married to Gursharan Kaur( A history professor and author) in 1958 and he is a devoted husband and father to three daughters, balancing his family life with his demanding career.

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