New Delhi, 27 December 2024: Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh’s remark from 2014—”I honestly believe history will be kinder to me than the contemporary media or Opposition parties in Parliament”—has taken on poignant significance following his death at 92. The veteran economist and statesman passed away at AIIMS in New Delhi, prompting tributes across political and social spectrums.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to Singh, echoing his memorable statement: “Undoubtedly, history shall judge you kindly, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji!”
Reflecting on Singh’s contributions to modern India, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray acknowledged his role in opening up the economy in the 1990s. “For someone born in the 90s, I saw how India’s liberalization reshaped our future. Dr. Singh truly placed India on the world stage. While he believed history would be kinder, the present must also recognize his legacy as we bid him a sorrowful farewell,” Thackeray said.
Describing Singh as a “silent architect of modern India,” BRS leader KT Rama Rao highlighted his vision and grace. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy praised him as “one of the greatest economists, leaders, and reformers of our times,” adding, “India has lost a great son. Truly, in his own words, history will treat him more kindly than his own times perhaps did.”
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor observed, “Just ten years after his statement, he is already being proven right.”
Known for his humility and reserved demeanor, Singh’s far-reaching reforms as Finance Minister in the 1990s transformed India’s economy, setting the stage for globalization and growth. As Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, he oversaw significant milestones, including the Indo-US civil nuclear agreement and expanded social welfare programs.
Dr. Manmohan Singh’s contributions continue to shape India’s trajectory, his words now a defining epitaph for a legacy grounded in intellect, integrity, and quiet determination.
