7 Unknown Facts About Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
By Jasreet Kaur26, Sep 2024 11:00 AMjagranjosh.com
Unknown Facts
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is known for his humility and key role in transforming India's economy. Beyond his known achievements, here are some unknown facts about his life.
First Sikh Prime Minister of India
Manmohan Singh created a history by being the India’s first Sikh to occupy the Prime Minstermen (2004) and won for two consecutive terms 2004 -2014.
Economic Reforms
In 1991, Manmohan Singh as the finance minister undertook policies of reform which opened the economy of India.
Present-Day Pakistan
Manmohan Singh was born on 26 September 1932 in a village called Gah in Punjab, which was included in Pakistan after the partition in 1947.
Oxford University
Singh graduated and earned a D.Phil from the University of Oxford which was conferred in 1962, on a subject of Indian trade and economic development framework.
Reserve Bank of India
Before entering politics, Singh was the Reserve Bank of India Governor between 1982–85 and contributed to the tracing of control of Money in India.
Survived a Plane Crash
In 1971, Manmohan Singh was on an Indian Airlines flight that had a crash in Jaipur. Singh's life was spared but he sustained minor injuries.
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