Dr Manmohan Singh: A family of achievers | Know more about his three daughters
PTC Web Desk: Dr Manmohan Singh, India's former Prime Minister, was cremated on Saturday at Delhi's Nigam Bodh Ghat. The solemn ceremony was attended by President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and several other dignitaries, alongside his family members. Singh's wife, Gursharan Kaur, and their three daughters—Upinder, Daman, and Amrit—were present to bid farewell to the towering statesman.
Dr Manmohan Singh's family, like him, has made significant contributions in their respective fields:
Gursharan Kaur: A professor, author, and accomplished kirtan singer, she stood steadfast by Singh’s side throughout his illustrious career.
Upinder Singh: The eldest daughter, is a renowned historian and Dean of Faculty at Ashoka University. Known for her influential works like A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India, she was awarded the Infosys Prize for Social Sciences in 2009. She is married to author Vijay Tankha.
Daman Singh: The second daughter, is a writer who authored 'Strictly Personal', a biography of her parents, and 'The Last Frontier: People and Forests in Mizoram'. She is married to Ashok Patnaik, a former CEO of NATGRID.
Amrit Singh: The youngest, is a US.-based human rights lawyer and law professor at Stanford Law School. A graduate of Yale Law School, Oxford, and Cambridge, she has been a vocal advocate for global human rights.
Manmohan Singh's legacy
Serving as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, Dr. Singh left an indelible mark on India's history. His leadership during economic reforms and crises, along with initiatives like the Right to Information Act and the India-US civil nuclear agreement, modernised the nation's economy.
Dr Singh's humility and dedication earned him widespread respect. Despite criticism from political opponents, his iconic quote, "History will be kinder to me than the contemporary media," resonates deeply with his admirers.
As the news of his passing spread, social media overflowed with tributes, honouring his contributions and his legacy of service to the nation.
- With inputs from agencies
