Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday wished Manmohan Singh on his birthday and said that India today feels the absence of a prime minister who has depth like him. Gandhi added that Singh’s honesty was a source of inspiration for everyone.
Singh, a veteran Congress leader and former prime minister who ran a coalition government from 2004 to 2014, turned 88 on Saturday, according to the Hindustan Times.
“India feels the absence of a PM with the depth of Dr Manmohan Singh,” Gandhi tweeted, also making a veiled attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. “His honesty, decency and dedication are a source of inspiration for us all. Wishing him a very happy birthday and a lovely year ahead.”
The Congress also released a video to commemorate Singh’s achievements on the occasion of his birthday. “A dedicated leader’s primary aim is always to eradicate…