Former Foreign Minister Natwar Singh Passes Away

Former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh passed away at 95, due to a prolonged illness on August 10. He took his last breath at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram near Delhi, where he was admitted for the past couple of weeks.

Who was Natwar Singh?

Natwar Singh was born in 1931 in the Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. A career diplomat, he transitioned into politics with extensive experience in diplomacy.

• He was also a prolific author, writing on topics ranging from a maharaja’s life to the intricacies of foreign affairs.
• A former Congress MP, Singh was India’s External Affairs Minister for the period 2004-05 during the UPA-I government led by the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
• Throughout his illustrious career, he held various significant roles, and in recognition of his contributions to the nation, the former External Affairs Minister was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 1984.

His contribution

“Pained by the passing away of Shri Natwar Singh Ji. He made rich contributions to the world of diplomacy and foreign policy. He was also known for his intellect as well as prolific writing.

His Service

He also served as the ambassador to Pakistan and worked closely with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s office from 1966 to 1971.

Author of books

Singh also authored several books including, ‘The Legacy of Nehru: A Memorial Tribute‘ and ‘My China Diary 1956-88’. His autobiography is titled ‘One Life is Not Enough ‘.