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What Were Manmohan Singh's 'Best Moment' And 'Biggest Regret' as Prime Minister


Published on 2024-12-27 09:21:39 - MSN
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  • Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, breathed his last on Thursday at the age of 92. In his final press conference as Prime Minister on January 3, 2014, Dr Singh had openly reflected on his 'best moment' and 'biggest regret' during his ten-year tenure from 2004 to 2014.

The article from MSN discusses former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's reflections on his tenure, highlighting his best moments and biggest regrets. Singh, known for his economic reforms in the 1990s, expressed that his proudest moment was the Indo-US nuclear deal, which he believed significantly advanced India's strategic relationship with the United States. This deal was pivotal in ending India's nuclear isolation and was a testament to his diplomatic efforts. Conversely, his biggest regret was the inability to pass the Women's Reservation Bill, which aimed to reserve 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women. Despite his efforts, the bill did not see the light of day during his term, which he felt was a missed opportunity to enhance gender equality in Indian politics. Singh's reflections provide insight into his priorities and the challenges he faced in pushing through significant legislative changes.

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