‘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 Arun noted that Manmohan Singh owned just one car—a modest Maruti 800—which he cherished deeply. Therefore, my responsibility was to stay with him like a shadow," Asim Arun wrote on X. Asim Arun also highlighted Manmohan Singh's simplicity, stating, “Dr.

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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 set to lose Special Protection Group cover
5 years, 4 months ago

Manmohan Singh set to lose Special Protection Group cover

The Hindu  

The Narendra Modi government is likely to withdraw the Special Protection Group from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s security detail shortly, according to several sources. “I can confirm that the government has informed Dr. Singh that he is no longer eligible for SPG protection,” another well-informed source said, adding that this was conveyed by a senior intelligence official directly to …

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