New Delhi: In a poignant farewell gesture, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge penned a heartfelt letter to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, marking his retirement from the Rajya Sabha. Within the two-page missive, Kharge mirrored on Singh’s exceptional three-decade-long tenure, acknowledging the ”finish of an period” in Indian politics. Kharge reminisced about Singh’s international recognition, citing President Obama’s open acknowledgement of the previous Prime Minister’s influential voice on the world stage. He expressed private gratitude for Singh’s counsel and knowledge throughout his personal management roles inside the Congress Social gathering, praising Singh’s unwavering dedication regardless of private challenges.
In his two-page letter to the previous PM, the Congress chief stated, “After having served for greater than three a long time, an period has come to an finish.” “I keep in mind President Obama mentioning about you that Each time the Indian Prime Minister speaks, the entire world listens to him,” Kharge stated within the put up.
“Personally, it has been a privilege for me to have been part of your cupboard. During the last 10 years, whereas I’ve been the chief of the Congress Social gathering within the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, you may have at all times been a supply of knowledge and somebody whose recommendation I valued. Over the previous few years, you may have made it some extent to be obtainable for the Congress social gathering regardless of private inconveniences. For this, the social gathering and I’ll at all times stay grateful,” Kharge wrote.
My letter to Former Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh ji as he retires from Rajya Sabha, at the moment.
As you retire at the moment from the Rajya Sabha after having served for greater than three a long time, an period involves an finish. Only a few individuals can say they’ve served our nation with extra… pic.twitter.com/jSgfwp4cPQ
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) April 2, 2024
Manmohan Singh’s Legacy
Singh’s departure leaves a void characterised by his quiet but profound dignity, which Kharge believes the present political panorama sorely lacks. He lauded Singh’s statesmanship, contrasting it with the divisive rhetoric prevalent at the moment.
The letter highlighted Singh’s principled critique of insurance policies similar to demonetization, emphasizing his means to dissent with grace and substance. Kharge expressed confidence that historical past would vindicate Singh’s stance, likening the reality to celestial our bodies that can’t be obscured indefinitely.
A Hero To Center-Class
Describing Singh as a hero to varied segments of society, Kharge lauded his position in uplifting the center class, inspiring the youth, and guiding industrialists and entrepreneurs. He credited Singh’s financial insurance policies with lifting thousands and thousands out of poverty, contrasting this with perceived reluctance by the present regime to acknowledge his contributions.
Affect Of His Insurance policies On Public
Kharge praised Singh’s tenure as Finance Minister and Prime Minister, citing achievements similar to poverty alleviation and the Mahatma Gandhi Nationwide Rural Employment Assure Act (MGNREGA). He credited Singh with enacting insurance policies that empowered rural communities and ensured dignified livelihoods throughout crises. “Because of your insurance policies, India was in a position to elevate 27 crore individuals, the very best variety of poor individuals out of poverty on this planet whilst you had been the Prime Minister. The MGNREGA scheme…continues to offer aid to the agricultural employees throughout occasions of disaster. The nation and notably the agricultural poor will at all times keep in mind you for guaranteeing that they’ll earn a residing and reside with self-respect by this scheme,” he stated.
Regardless of retiring from energetic politics, Kharge expressed hope that Singh would stay a beacon of knowledge and ethical steering for the nation. He wished Singh peace, well being, and happiness in his future endeavours, underlining his enduring significance as a voice of purpose in Indian discourse. “Over the previous few years, you may have made it some extent to be obtainable for the Congress social gathering regardless of private inconveniences. For this, the social gathering and I’ll at all times stay grateful,” he stated. Kharge additional wrote whilst you retire from energetic politics, I hope that you’ll proceed to be the voice of knowledge and ethical compass to the nation by talking to the residents of our nation as typically as doable. I want you peace, well being and happiness.
