Amritsar, 27 December (H.S.): Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had a special connection with the holy city of Amritsar, where he spent his formative years. He was born in Gah, Punjab, now a part of Pakistan's Chakwal district, but his family migrated to Amritsar after the Partition. Singh completed his education in Amritsar, including his graduation in economics from Hindu College.

His half-brother, Surjit Singh Kohli, revealed that Singh held a deep affection for his grandmother, who raised him after his mother's death when he was young. This bond with his grandmother and the city of Amritsar shaped Singh's values and principles, which he carried with him throughout his life and career as a respected economist and politician. The city of Amritsar holds a special place in the heart of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and it is where he developed into the leader and statesman that he became known for.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar