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Former Dr. Manmohan Singh Biography: Age, Education, Political Career, Awards and Honours



  • Manmohan Singh was an Indian economist and politician, born on 26 September 1932 in Gah, West Punjab, now part of Pakistan. Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister of India from 2004 until 2014. He is remembered as the first Sikh Prime Minister of India and is held on a certain pedestal due to the major transformation India's economy has seen under his work.

The article provides a comprehensive biography of Dr. Manmohan Singh, detailing his life from his early education to his significant contributions to Indian politics and economics. Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, Punjab (now in Pakistan), Singh pursued his education at Punjab University, Cambridge University, and Oxford University, earning a D.Phil. in Economics. His career began in academia and the civil service, where he served as an economic advisor and later as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Singh's political career took off when he was appointed Finance Minister under Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, where he initiated economic reforms that liberalized the Indian economy. He served as India's Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, leading the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government through two terms. During his tenure, he was known for his economic policies, the Indo-US nuclear deal, and various social welfare programs. Singh has received numerous awards, including the Padma Vibhushan, and honorary degrees from several universities. His legacy includes significant economic reforms and a reputation for integrity and scholarly approach to governance.

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