Manmohan Singh was considered just a decent economist. His handling of negotiations with the shrewd Gen Musharaf and coming out without blemish was no flash in the pan when we see his performance in economic diplomacy with Japan, Russia, US and China. Even his detractors will acknowledge the fine work done in the international arena.
Handling of tragedy caused by the Tsunami has drawn India international acclaim.
The firm stand taken by PM in support of the Election commission stands out against an attempt to drag the EC to the supreme court by the NDA since they were unwilling to respect the EC's judgement on the ability to conduct free and fair elections in Gujarat.
The PM was unwilling to bait the SC even on a prima facie incorrect directive to the Jharkhand assembly on how it should conduct its affairs. Institutions the pillars of democratic India have been supported by Mr Singh.
VAT one of the few pieces of decent legislation moved by NDA and which can help reduce fiscal deficit and prevent tax evasion was taken to its logical conclusion, only to find not the hated Marxists but the Pseudo nationalists refusing to implement it as part of thier 'good governance'
