"You Will Always Remain A Hero": M Kharge Writes To Manmohan Singh

Mallikarjun Kharge praised Manmohan Singh for introducing the MGNREGA scheme and said that it continues to provide relief to rural workers during times of crisis.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is all set to end his 33-year-long stint at Rajya Sabha tomorrow. As the 91-year-old leader ends his political career, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote a heartfelt letter dedicated to his work, the policies he introduced during his tenure as the PM and finance minister, and his legacy.  "Even as you retire from active politics, I hope that you will continue to be the voice of wisdom and moral compass to the nation by speaking to the citizens of our country as often as possible. I wish you peace, health and happiness."Congress President Shri @Kharge writes to… pic.twitter.com/fq2nTbwXqE

Mr Kharge said in the letter that with Manmohan Singh's retirement, "an era comes to an end". "Very few people have accomplished as much as you for the nation and its people," he wrote. Mr Kharge expressed his gratitude to Manmohan Singh for his wisdom and guidance and said it was a "privilege" for him to serve under Singh's cabinet. "Over the last few years, you have made it a point to be available for the Congress party despite personal inconveniences. For this, the party and I will always remain grateful," he added. 

Appreciating the economic policies introduced by Manmohan Singh, Mr Kharge said, "You have shown that it is possible to pursue economic policies that were equally beneficial to large groups, young entrepreneurs, small businesses, the salaried class, and the poor ." "Thanks to your policies, India was able to lift 27 crore people, the highest number of poor people out of poverty in the world while you were the Prime Minister," he said.