Gentle. Erudite. Transformational. A man of uncommon wisdom. Strong leader. Weak leader. Reluctant king. Helpless. Many monikers have been used over the last three decades to describe the life and legacy of Manmohan Singh, who died after a long ailment on Thursday night. But the truth is that the mild-mannered economics scholar's life – both personal and professional – was emblematic of the India story in all its glorious complexity.
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