Manmohan Singh Always Kept Low Profile

Manmohan Singh consistently expressed his disapproval of any boastful remarks. He often asserted that his actions and achievements would stand in stark contrast to the narratives pushed by opposition politicians, and he was confident that history would ultimately judge him favourably source says. Kaushik Basu, who served as a junior colleague to Manmohan Singh at the School of Economics, recounted an intriguing incident from his time as Economic Advisor during Singh's second term as Prime Minister. Basu had drafted an article that included a considerable amount of praise for Singh and sought his approval before publication source says. The next day, Singh, ever the humble statesman, called Basu to request that the article not be published, citing the excessive accolades it contained. He was genuinely concerned about maintaining a low-profile image, as reflected in Basu’s account. Sensing Basu's disappointment at this request, the Prime Minister eventually suggested that the piece could be published once he stepped down from his position. This exchange highlights Singh’s deep-seated commitment to humility and his desire to prioritize the collective achievements of his administration over personal glory source say.