When was Manmohan Singh born?

Manmohan Singh was born on 26 September 1932 in Gah.

What positions has Manmohan Singh held?

Positions held by Manmohan Singh include: member of Rajya Sabha (2019–2024); Minister of Culture (2009–2011); Minister of External Affairs (2005–2006); Prime Minister of India (2004–2014); Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha (1998–2004).

Where did Manmohan Singh study?

Manmohan Singh was educated at Nuffield College, St John's College, Panjab University.

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Manmohan Singh

मनमोहन सिंह

Indian economist, bureaucrat, academician and politician

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Manmohan Singh was an Indian economist, bureaucrat, academician and statesman who served as the prime minister of India from 2004 to 2014. He was the fourth longest-serving prime minister after Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Narendra Modi. A member of the Indian National Congress, Singh was the first and remains the only Sikh prime minister of India. He was also the first prime minister since Nehru to be re-appointed after completing a full five-year term.

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Born: 26 September 1932 wd
Place of birth: Gah wd
Died: 26 December 2024 wd
Place of death: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi wd
Citizenship: British Raj, India wd
Occupation: economist, politician, banker, civil servant, university teacher wd
Political party: Indian National Congress wd
Education: Nuffield College, St John's College, Panjab University wd
Spouse: Gursharan Kaur wd
Social media: Facebook wd

Positions held wd

member of Rajya Sabha (19 August 2019 – 3 April 2024)
Minister of Culture (23 May 2009 – 19 January 2011)
Minister of External Affairs (6 December 2005 – 24 October 2006)
Prime Minister of India (22 May 2004 – 26 May 2014)
Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha (21 March 1998 – 21 May 2004)
member of Rajya Sabha (1 October 1991 – 14 June 2019)
Minister of Finance (21 June 1991 – 16 May 1996)
Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission (15 January 1985 – 31 August 1987)
Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (15 September 1982 – 15 January 1985)

Awards wd

CNN-News18 Indian of the Year (2006)
Adam Smith Prize (1956)
Padma Vibhushan (1987)
Outstanding Parliamentarian Award (2002)
Banga Bibhushan (2002)
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers (2014)
honorary doctor of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations
Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud
Order of the Paulownia Flowers
Order of the Rising Sun

Questions

When was Manmohan Singh born?: Manmohan Singh was born on 26 September 1932 in Gah.
What positions has Manmohan Singh held?: Positions held by Manmohan Singh include: member of Rajya Sabha (2019–2024); Minister of Culture (2009–2011); Minister of External Affairs (2005–2006); Prime Minister of India (2004–2014); Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha (1998–2004).
Where did Manmohan Singh study?: Manmohan Singh was educated at Nuffield College, St John's College, Panjab University.

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