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Journalism of Courage
Because Manmohan Singh always seems on the edge of leaving.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh could be described as the resigned PM. A man of few words,he has maintained a stoic silence even during the most violent political storms. In his second term,he has constantly appeared to be a man about to resign and retire. Unsurprisingly,then,when it was announced that on January 3 the prime minister is to give a rare press conference,it touched off a bout of fevered speculation: What could be so momentous as to prompt the prime minister to speak,many wondered aloud,if not to announce his resignation? Although the prime ministers office has firmly scotched these rumours,the fact is that Singh gives a strong impression of wanting to make a dash for the exit.
Looking back,over the years,Singh has outstayed the storms. But while each has swirled,the question of whether he would call it a day has seemed pressing. For a prime minister about to complete his second term,one who had led his party back to power with greater numbers than before,this constant interplay of tenacity and tenuousness has been a compelling watch.
