NEW DELHI: Political leaders from across India and different political ideologies paid tribute to the late former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, visiting his residence in New Delhi.
Political activist and leader of Swaraj India, Yogendra Yadav, reflecting on his personal encounters with the late leader, shared poignant memories that highlighted the simplicity, humility, and unwavering integrity of the former PM.
โI met him three times: before he became the Prime Minister, during his tenure as Prime Minister, and after his tenure as Prime Minister. There was no change in his behaviourโ the same simplicity, the same humility, the same honesty, very few words,โ Yadav said in his tribute.
Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on the night of December 26. His mortal remains was kept at his residence for a day and moved to AICC headquarter the next day for the party leaders and common people to pay tribute.
His rites is expected to happen at around 11:45 AM today at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi.
Despite often opposing the leaderโs policies and government in public, Yadav emphasized that the former Prime Minister remained unaffected by such criticism.
โI opposed him in publicโ his policies, his government. He didnโt care. There are very few such people in our political life,โ Yadav remarked, adding that such resilience was a rare quality in todayโs political landscape.
Yadav also highlighted the leaderโs commitment to selflessness and integrity, especially during his tenure as Finance Minister. โA Finance Minister who doesnโt spend a single penny unnecessarily,โ Yadav noted, underscoring the leaderโs exemplary leadership and incorruptible character.
The tribute was laced with admiration for the former Prime Ministerโs unblemished reputation. โA person on whom there has never been a single personal accusationโ this is very rare,โ Yadav said, further likening him to Lal Bahadur Shastri, whose legacy is similarly defined by simplicity and integrity.
โThe way this was said about Lal Bahadur Shastri, the same will be said about him,โ Yadav concluded.
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The former Prime Ministerโs passing has left the nation in mourning, with tributes pouring in from across the political spectrum. Yadavโs words have resonated with many who admired the late leader for his honesty and dedication to the nation.
