Manmohan Singh\u2019s Remarkable Patriotism Highlighted in Post-Surgery Anecdote<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n New Delhi: As the nation mourns the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a touching story has emerged, underscoring his unwavering dedication to India. Dr. Ramakant Panda, Senior Cardiac Surgeon at AIIMS, Delhi, shared a remarkable anecdote from 2009 when Singh underwent a critical coronary bypass surgery during his tenure as Prime Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The surgery, lasting nearly 11 hours, was a defining moment for Singh\u2019s health and resilience. However, what stunned the medical team was his reaction post-surgery. When the first breathing tube was removed, Singh\u2019s very first words were, \u201cHow is the country?\u201d He immediately followed this with, \u201cHow is Kashmir?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Panda recalled being astonished by Singh\u2019s focus on national affairs, even in such a vulnerable state. When asked why he didn\u2019t inquire about his own health, Singh calmly replied, \u201cI trust that you have done your job well. I am not worried about the surgery; I am more concerned about my country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Singh\u2019s humanity and humility also left a lasting impression on Dr. Panda, who praised his strength and discipline. Despite undergoing a major operation, Singh refrained from complaining about pain or discomfort, showcasing remarkable resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Known for his simplicity, Singh preferred to avoid unnecessary formality. \u201cWhenever he visited the hospital, we would go to the gate to welcome him, but he always told us not to do so,\u201d Dr. Panda recounted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manmohan Singh\u2019s dedication to his responsibilities, even under challenging circumstances, reflects his extraordinary character and patriotism, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Manmohan Singh\u2019s Remarkable Patriotism Highlighted in Post-Surgery Anecdote New Delhi: As the nation mourns the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a touching story has emerged, underscoring his unwavering dedication to India. Dr. Ramakant Panda, Senior Cardiac Surgeon at AIIMS, Delhi, shared a remarkable anecdote from 2009 when Singh underwent a critical coronary bypass […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20820","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national","category-politics"],"yoast_head":"\n