Posted 4/4/2024, 2:28:45 PM
Manmohan Singh: The Accidental Prime Minister Who Transformed India's Economy
- Rise from humble beginnings to becoming Prime Minister of India for 10 years
- Architect of India's economic reforms in 1991 as Finance Minister under PV Narasimha Rao
- Became "accidental Prime Minister" in 2004 when Sonia Gandhi declined PM role and chose him
- Faced attacks for being a "weak PM" with Sonia Gandhi seen as power behind the throne
- Showed political savvy in pushing through Indo-US nuclear deal despite opposition from Left parties and initial reluctance from Sonia Gandhi