Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen Hails Manmohan Singh as "Great Man" and "Splendid Economist"

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has praised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as a "great man," "good political leader," and "splendid economist" who upheld values of tolerance and unity. Speaking from his ancestral home in West Bengal, Sen highlighted their nearly seven-decade association since Cambr...

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has praised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as a "great man," "good political leader," and "splendid economist" who upheld values of tolerance and unity. Speaking from his ancestral home in West Bengal, Sen highlighted their nearly seven-decade association since Cambridge. He commended Singh's composure during crises and deep understanding of Buddhist teachings, particularly the Diamond Sutra's message of respecting different faiths. Sen recalled their discussions on governance and philosophy at the Delhi School of Economics, emphasizing Singh's ability to apply these principles in his political and economic outlook. Singh's tenure as PM (2004-2014) was marked by economic reforms and measured diplomacy. Sources: PTI, Economic Times, Indian Express