Dr. Manmohan Singh made history as India’s first Sikh to hold the office of Prime Minister (2004-2014).

Dr. Manmohan Singh made history as India’s first Sikh to hold the office of Prime Minister (2004-2014).

As Finance Minister in 1991, he introduced economic reforms that liberalized India’s economy, ending decades of stagnation.

As Finance Minister in 1991, he introduced economic reforms that liberalized India’s economy, ending decades of stagnation.

He earned a Doctorate in Economics from Oxford and worked with prestigious organizations like the World Bank and the United Nations.

He earned a Doctorate in Economics from Oxford and worked with prestigious organizations like the World Bank and the United Nations.

Dr. Singh was awarded India’s second-highest civilian honor, the Padma Vibhushan, in 1987 for his contributions to public service.

Dr. Singh was awarded India’s second-highest civilian honor, the Padma Vibhushan, in 1987 for his contributions to public service.

Known for his calm demeanor, he played a key role in navigating India through tough global and domestic challenges.

Known for his calm demeanor, he played a key role in navigating India through tough global and domestic challenges.

He served two full terms, making him the longest-serving Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.

He served two full terms, making him the longest-serving Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.

He emphasized the importance of education, launching programs like the Right to Education Act during his tenure.

He emphasized the importance of education, launching programs like the Right to Education Act during his tenure.

He played a crucial role in the India-US Civil Nuclear Agreement, enhancing India's access to nuclear technology.

He played a crucial role in the India-US Civil Nuclear Agreement, enhancing India's access to nuclear technology.

Dr. Singh is fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and English, reflecting his diverse intellectual and cultural roots.

Dr. Singh is fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and English, reflecting his diverse intellectual and cultural roots.

Born in a small village in Punjab (now in Pakistan), his journey from modest roots to the highest office is truly inspiring.

Born in a small village in Punjab (now in Pakistan), his journey from modest roots to the highest office is truly inspiring.

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