'My car is the Maruti 800’: Manmohan Singh's former bodyguard Asim Arun recalls ex-PM's middle-class values
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'My car is the Maruti 800’: Manmohan Singh's former bodyguard Asim Arun recalls ex-PM's middle-class values

India TV News  

Following the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, several stories highlighting his humble nature and dedication to his duties have come to light. Asim Arun shares story of Dr. Singh’s affinity for Maruti 800 On social media platform X, Aseem Arun recounted an incident related to Dr. Singh’s personal vehicle, a Maruti 800, which illustrated his sincerity and honesty towards his duties. Singh only had one car – a Maruti 800, which always stood behind the gleaming black BMW in the PM’s house. However, when the carcade would pass the Maruti, he would always look at it with fondness, as if reaffirming to himself, ‘I am a middle-class person, and it’s my duty to care for the common man.’ The BMW was for the PM, but for me, this Maruti is mine.’” Dr. Singh’s Passing at the Age of 92 Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday night at Delhi’s AIIMS.

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‘Manmohan Singh loved his Maruti 800, not BMW’: UP minister Asim Arun, who served as bodyguard, recalls 'simplicity'
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‘Manmohan Singh loved his Maruti 800, not BMW’: UP minister Asim Arun, who served as bodyguard, recalls 'simplicity'

Hindustan Times  

Asim Arun, a former Indian Police Service officer and ex-chief of the Special Protection Group during Manmohan Singh's tenure as prime Minister, fondly recalled the late leader’s deep attachment to his Maruti 800. Asim Arun, a former Indian Police Service officer and ex-chief of the Special Protection Group with Manmohan Singh. Reflecting on the simplicity that defined the economist-turned-politician, Asim …

Manmohan Singh’s love for his Maruti 800 car over a BMW – former IPS officer shares heartwarming anecdote about ex-PM
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Manmohan Singh’s love for his Maruti 800 car over a BMW – former IPS officer shares heartwarming anecdote about ex-PM

Live Mint  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday, preferred his modest Maruti Suzuki 800 over a luxury BMW. Arun, a former Indian Police Service officer turned politician, shared the note shortly after the 92-year-old Singh passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi on December 26. Attachment to his modest Maruti Suzuki 800 One …

Manmohan Singh Preferred His Maruti 800 Over BMW: UP Minister Asim Arun On Simplicity Of Ex-PM
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Manmohan Singh Preferred His Maruti 800 Over BMW: UP Minister Asim Arun On Simplicity Of Ex-PM

ABP News  

Lucknow, Dec 27 Even when serving as prime minister, Manmohan Singh preferred his modest Maruti Suzuki 800 over a luxury BMW as it reaffirmed his connection with the middle class and commitment to work for the common man. Singh's humility and grounded nature were highlighted in a heartfelt social media memoir by Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Social Welfare …

Manmohan Singh preferred his Maruti 800 over BMW: U.P. Minister recalls his experience with former PM
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Manmohan Singh preferred his Maruti 800 over BMW: U.P. Minister recalls his experience with former PM

The Hindu  

Even when serving as Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh preferred his modest Maruti Suzuki 800 over a luxury BMW as it reaffirmed his connection with the middle class and commitment to work for the common man. Former PM Manmohan Singh death reactions LIVE Dr. Singh's humility and grounded nature were highlighted in a heartfelt social media memoir by Uttar Pradesh Minister …

This is my car: Manmohan Singh's fondness for Maruti 800 over BMW meant for PMs
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This is my car: Manmohan Singh's fondness for Maruti 800 over BMW meant for PMs

India Today  

Even as Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh remained deeply connected to his humble roots, a trait symbolised by his fondness for his modest Maruti Suzuki 800 over the luxury of a BMW designated for his official travels. This anecdote of the late leader’s simplicity was shared by Asim Arun, a former IPS officer who served as Singh’s bodyguard …

Humble, punctual, gracious: Bodyguard-turned-minister recalls time with Manmohan Singh
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Humble, punctual, gracious: Bodyguard-turned-minister recalls time with Manmohan Singh

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: The social welfare minister in the Yogi Adityanath cabinet and former IPS officer Asim Arun recalled Manmohan Singh as a courteous, humble and extremely punctual leader who had special fondness for his Maruti 800. Asim Arun was part of the Close Protection Team of the Special Protection Group or SPG — the elite force entrusted with the PM’s security …

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