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Knew country would be safe in his hands: Sonia on picking Manmohan as PM

Then Congress president Sonia Gandhi picked Manmohan Singh to lead the country in 2004 as she thought of him as a person of "unquestionable" integrity with a deep…

Knew country would be safe in his hands: Sonia on picking Manmohan as PM
Knew country would be safe in his hands: Sonia on picking Manmohan as PM — image via Business Standard — Credit: Business Standard

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Then Congress president Sonia Gandhi picked Manmohan Singh to lead the country in 2004 as she thought of him as a person of "unquestionable" integrity with a deep understanding of governance, and that he would also assuage the doubts of many about the UPA's ability to manage and continue the policies that began years ago. Gandhi gives an insight into the decision in her long-awaited memoir -- "Belonging: A Journey…

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