Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, often hailed as the architect of India’s economic reforms, passed away on December 26. He was 92 years old and was brought to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi after he suddenly lost consciousness at home. As we remember this great leader, we can’t help but remember his love for simple North Indian food. Scroll on to know more about his eating habits and food preferences.
Late Manmohan Singh Loved Basic North Indian Food
Two-time Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh breathed his last breath in Delhi on Thursday. From his governance and economic reforms to his diplomacy, his legacy is unmatchable. His contribution towards India’s economic liberalisation is something he will be remembered forever. And as we remember this greatness, we can’t help but remember the few times he gave us a peek into his personal life and talked about his simple food preferences.
Much like his simple and humble demeanour, he enjoyed eating simple dishes. He liked curd rice and kadhi chawal–staple North Indian foods. According to Times Now, Dr Manmohan Singh followed his eating habits while travelling. He had diabetes and avoided all sorts of desserts because of this. His wife, Gursharan Kaur, made sure to watch his diet because of his health conditions.
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When He Was Willing To Break His Vegetarian Diet For A Bengali Dish
Dr Manmohan Singh was a vegetarian. In an old interview, he revealed that he does not like to impose his vegetarianism on others but he does believe that a “vegetarian diet is superior to diets laced with meat.” However, during a trip to Bangladesh, he was willing to break his all-vegetarian diet to try hilsa fish, a popular Bengali delicacy that is enjoyed by people in India as well. He said he was willing to make an exception for it because he had heard a lot about the “delicious dish of hilsa fish.”
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. A man of few words, Dr Manmohan Singh will be remembered for changing the face of India. Rest in peace, sir!
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