New Delhi, September 26: Dr Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister and renowned economist, celebrates his 87th birthday today. Born on this day in 1932 in Gah, Punjab (now Pakistan), Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister for two consecutive terms between 2004 and 2014. Prior to this, Singh served as Union Finance Minister and took several structural reforms that liberalised India's economy. Manmohan Singh Birthday: Some Interesting Facts About Former PM.

Dr Manmohan Singh also has an illustrious career as an economist. Over the 70s and 80s, Singh held several key posts in the government, such as Chief Economic Advisor (1972–76), governor of the Reserve Bank (1982–85) and head of the Planning Commission (1985–87). As Prime Minister, Singh was the brain behind key legislations such as Rural Health Mission, Unique Identification Authority, Rural Employment Guarantee scheme and Right to Information Act. Manmohan Singh Blames 'Mismanagement' by Modi Government For Economic Slowdown, Urges Centre to Shun Vendetta Politics.

On his birthday, we bring to you a list of quotes by Manmohan Singh:

Quotes by Manmohan Singh (Photo Credits: File Image)

"Hope when history is written, it will be kinder to me than contemporary media."

Quotes by Manmohan Singh (Photo Credits: File Image)

"I consider my job well done."

Quotes by Manmohan Singh (Photo Credits: File Image)

"I would be the last person to say there is no scope for to do more."

Quotes by Manmohan Singh (Photo Credits: File Image)

"Every day, the Prime Minister is a 24-hour servant of the people of India."

Quotes by Manmohan Singh (Photo Credits: File Image)

"It is a struggle for the minds of the people... No cause justifies recourse to terrorism."

Quotes by Manmohan Singh (Photo Credits: File Image)

"We - what we need is a dialogue among civilizations. And we need multiculturalism, respect for diversity, tolerance, respect for diverse faiths."

Quotes by Manmohan Singh (Photo Credits: File Image)

"Judiciary must be encouraged to find ways and means to regulate its own affairs - consistent with the spirit of the Constitution."

Quotes by Manmohan Singh (Photo Credits: File Image)

"It (demonetisation) is a case of organised loot and legalised plunder."

While critics call Manmohan Singh the "weakest Prime Minister", the Congress leader is credited for strengthening anti-terror laws with amendments to Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Post 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Singh formed the National Investigative Agency (NIA) to probe case related to terrorism.

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