Arun Jasrotia
Udhampur :TDD, In a heartfelt artistic tribute, 25-year-old Sateshwar Singh from Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir has honored former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh through a meticulously crafted watercolor painting. The young artist, who draws inspiration from Dr. Singh’s leadership during India’s economic challenges, chose to commemorate the former Prime Minister’s legacy through his artistic expression.
Sateshwar Singh, who has deeply studied Dr. Manmohan Singh’s contributions to the nation, particularly admires the Dr Singh’s decisive leadership during periods of economic crisis. The artist’s appreciation for Dr. Singh’s economic acumen and policy decisions motivated him to create this special tribute piece using watercolors, a medium known for its subtle complexity and expressive potential.
Sateshwar Singh expressed his profound respect for the former Prime Minister, explaining that the painting was his way of paying rich tribute to Dr. Singh’s service to the nation. He emphasized how Dr. Singh’s leadership has been a source of personal inspiration, influencing not only his artistic endeavors but also his understanding of national service and leadership. Through his artistic tribute, Sateshwar Singh has demonstrated how art can serve as a powerful medium to honor and preserve the legacy of India’s notable leaders.
Its need to be mentioned here that Former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who guided the nation through a decade of unparalleled economic growth, died last night at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. He was 92 years old.
Dr. Singh served as India’s 13th Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, and was admitted to AIIMS earlier in the day today following a deterioration in his health condition. Despite attempts at revival by doctors after medical intervention, he couldn’t be revived.
An illustrious economist turned politician, Dr. Singh is credited to be the mastermind behind the economic liberalization of India. It was as finance minister in 1991 that he launched the landmark reforms that would open India’s economy to the global markets and provide a springboard for decades of growth.
During his two consecutive terms as Prime Minister of a UPA government, India was taken through the rather complex economic challenges with great steady growth under the governance of Dr. Singh. His tenure saw the passing of several landmark policies and initiatives that helped strengthen the position of India in the global economy.
Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, Punjab (now in Pakistan), the journey from a small village to the highest office of the world’s largest democracy exemplified Dr. Singh’s remarkable intellectual capabilities and commitment to public service. He entered history as India’s first Sikh Prime Minister, thereby breaking new ground for minority representation at the leadership level in the nation.TDD
