‘You Gave India More Than You Got Credit For’

‘The
demise
of
#ManmohanSingh
ji
who
(looking
back)
presided
over
India’s
actual
‘Acchey
Din’
feels
like
the
end
of
an
era
when
India
was
actually
(more)
democratic,
when
Indians
were
free(er)
of
fear
&
intolerance
and
when
Indian
public
discourse
had
more
decency.’

Former
prime
minister
Dr
Manmohan
Singh


passed
into
the
ages
on
December
26,
and
film
folk
penned
their
last
salute
on
social
media.

Swara
Bhasker:
The
demise
of
#ManmohanSingh
ji
who
(looking
back)
presided
over
India’s
actual
‘Acchey
Din’
feels
like
the
end
of
an
era
when
India
was
actually
(more)
democratic,
when
Indians
were
free(er)
of
fear
&
intolerance
and
when
Indian
public
discourse
had
more
decency.
Farewell
Dr
Singh.
You
gave
India
more
than
you
got
credit
for.

Kamal
Haasan:
India
has
lost
one
of
its
most
eminent
statesmen
and
scholars.
The
passing
of
Dr
Manmohan
Singh
marks
the
end
of
an
era
in
Indian
polity.
A
man
of
quiet
dignity,
he
reshaped
the
nation
through
his
visionary
economic
and
social
policies.

Few
have
influenced
the
nation’s
trajectory
with
such
far-reaching
impact.
His
policies,
both
as
Finance
Minister
and
Prime
Minister
empowered
millions,
strengthening
the
fabric
of
Indian
democracy
and
uplifting
the
most
vulnerable.

His
governance
was
marked
by
a
deep
commitment
to
inclusivity
and
social
justice,
ensuring
that
India’s
progress
reached
every
corner
of
society.

His
legacy
will
endure
in
the
annals
of
Indian
history,
forever
remembered
as
a
leader
who
quietly
but
profoundly
changed
the
course
of
the
nation.
My
sincerest
condolences
to
his
family
and
to
the
nation
on
the
loss
of
one
of
its
finest
sons.

Madhuri
Dixit:
Dr
Manmohan
Singh’s
journey
and
service
to
the
nation
reflect
true
wisdom
and
grace.
His
leadership
reminds
us
that
quiet
determination
can
move
mountains.
A
remarkable
leader
and
an
even
more
remarkable
human
being.
My
deepest
condolences
to
his
family
and
countless
loved
ones.
Om
Shanti.

Khushboo:
I
am
deeply
saddened
to
hear
about
the
passing
of
former
Prime
Minister
Shri.
Manmohan
Singhji.
His
leadership,
wisdom,
and
dedication
significantly
impacted
India’s
growth
and
development.
He
will
be
remembered
not
only
for
his
economic
reforms
but
also
for
his
integrity
and
humility.
Rest
in
peace,
#ManmohanSinghji.
You
will
be
missed.

Kapil
Sharma:
India
has
lost
one
of
its
finest
leaders
today.
Dr.
Manmohan
Singh,
the
architect
of
India’s
economic
reforms
and
a
symbol
of
integrity
and
humility,
leaves
behind
a
legacy
of
progress
and
hope.
His
wisdom,
dedication,
and
vision
transformed
our
nation.
Rest
in
peace,
Dr
Singh.
Your
contributions
will
never
be
forgotten.

Sunny
Deol:
I’m
deeply
saddened
by
the
passing
of
Dr
Manmohan
Singh,
a
visionary
leader
who
played
a
pivotal
role
in
shaping
India’s
economic
liberalization.
His
wisdom,
integrity&
contributions
to
the
nation’s
growth
will
always
be
remembered.
My
heartfelt
condolences.

Dharmendra:
Friends,
Very
sad
to
know
that
our
Honorable
Manmohan
Singhji
has
left
us
forever
!
He
was
always
very
affectionate
to
me.
I
pray
for
his
soul
be
in
peace.

Hema
Malini:
Dr
Manmohan
Singh
RIP.
The
nation
mourns
the
loss
of
one
of
its
most
distinguished
sons.
Dr
Singh,
former
PM
and
pathbreaking
Finance
minister
in
earlier
govts
is
no
more.
My
heartfelt
condolences
to
the
bereaved
family.
The
whole
nation
salutes
Dr
Singh
for
his
contribution
to
our
economic
advancement

Riteish
Deshmukh:
Today
we
have
lost
one
of
India’s
finest
Prime
Ministers.
The
man
who
propelled
India’s
economic
growth.
He
epitomised
dignity
and
humility.
We
will
forever
be
indebted
to
his
legacy.
May
his
soul
rest
in
eternal
glory.
Thank
you
Shri
Manmohan
Singh
ji.

Genelia
Deshmukh:
Deeply
saddened
to
hear
about
the
demise
of
our
former
PM,
Shri
Manmohan
Singhji.
A
statesman,
economist
&
a
true
patriot,
he
leaves
behind
a
legacy
of
integrity,
wisdom
&
selfless
service
to
the
nation.
May
his
soul
rest
in
peace.

Sanjay
Dutt:
Deeply
saddened
by
the
loss
of
Dr.
Manmohan
SinghJi.
His
contributions
to
India
will
never
be
forgotten.

Nimrat
Kaur:
A
scholar-statesman,
an
architect
of
India’s
economic
reforms,
his
peerless
wisdom
and
humility
has
left
an
indelible
mark
on
the
fabric
of
our
nation.
Rest
in
grace
and
glory
Dr
Manmohan
Singhji.

Satnaam
wahe
guru
#RIPManmohanSinghJi

Madhur
Bhandarkar:
The
passing
of
Dr
Manmohan
Singhji
marks
the
end
of
an
era.
As
the
architect
of
India’s
economic
reforms,
his
dedication
to
public
service
has
shaped
modern
India.
My
deepest
condolences
to
his
family
members
&
admirers.
#OmShanti.

Randeep
Hooda:
Deeply
saddened
by
the
passing
of
Dr
Manmohan
Singh,
former
Prime
Minister
of
India,
whose
dignified
leadership
and
pivotal
role
in
India’s
economic
liberalization
transformed
the
nation.
His
wisdom
and
integrity
will
be
remembered
forever.
My
heartfelt
condolences
to
his
family.
Om
Shanti
#DrManmohanSingh

Hansal
Mehta:
The
nation
owes
him
an
apology.
More
than
anyone
else,
I
owe
him
one.
Whatever
the
compulsion,
whatever
small
role
I
played
in
that
travesty,
or
whatever
the
original
intent,
it
is
a
regret
I
will
carry
with
a
very
heavy
heart.
Sorry,
sir.
Beyond
your
achievements
as
an
economist,
Finance
Minister,
and
Prime
Minister,
you
were
an
honorable
man
—
a
rare
gentleman
in
a
field
dominated
by
ruffians.

Anupam
Kher:
Deeply
saddened
to
know
about
the
demise
of
former
#PrimeMinister
of
India
#DrManmohanSingh!
Having
studied
him
for
more
than
a
year
for
the
movie
#TheAccidentalPrimeMinister,
it
felt
that
I
actually
spent
that
much
time
with
him.
He
was
inherently
a
good
man.
Personally
completely
honest,
great
economist
and
a
very
humble
person.
Some
can
say
may
be
not
an
astute
politician!
My
heartfelt
condolences
to
his
family.
Om
Shanti!

Vir
Das:
Dr.
Manmohan
Singh
said
that
history
would
remember
him
kindly.
I’m
happy
to
see
that’s
the
case
on
social
media
today.
He
had
a
sense
of
humour.
Leaders
mean
different
things
to
different
people,
I
can
only
speak
to
my
experience.
Personally,
I
remember
being
in
my
20s
and
doing
jokes
about
him
on
prime
time
bulletins
at
CNBC
with
our
team
having
been
made
fully
aware
his
office
was
watching
and
we’re
okay
with
it.

He
was
the
most
powerful
man
in
the
country
and
we
were
doing
jokes
about
him
five
nights
a
week
on
a
mainstream
news
channel,
that
weren’t
even
that
great
because
we
were
utterly
immature.

Mind
you
this
wasn’t
even
on
a
comedy
show
but
as
a
part
of
a
9
pm
news
bulletin
that
every
businessperson
in
the
country
watched.
Think
about
how
far-fetched
that
seems
today.

The
mark
of
a
truly
great,
secure,
and
humble
leader,
to
my
profession,
is
the
ability
to
take
a
joke.

Great
leaders
understand
that’s
part
of
the
job,
that
powerful
politicians
and
jest
have
always
been
historically
intertwined,
and
that
taking
humour
within
grace
makes
them
so
much
greater.
In
that
respect,
he
stood
tall
above
any
Indian
leader
in
my
lifespan.
Rest
in
peace
sir.
Rest
in
Peace
Dr
Manmohan
Singh.

Guru
Randhawa:

Waheguru
apne
charna
vich
niwas
bakshe.
Rest
in
peace
sir
#ManmohanSingh

Manoj
Bajpayee:
Saddened
by
the
passing
of
our
former
Prime
Minister.
A
statesman
whose
contributions
in
every
aspect
of
our
nation’s
growth
will
always
be
remembered.
My
heartfelt
condolences
to
his
family.

Photographs
curated
by
Manisha
Kotian/Rediff.com