This article is the reflection of Mani Shankar Iyer on K Natwar Singh whose courtesy and warmth had served India well. His personality is compelled as a diplomat, politician and patron. Iyer tried to describe K Natwar Singh multifaceted personality by describing his excellent achievement in personal as well as professional life. He has celebrated his contributions which had embarked on his shining journey of diplomate, politician and a patron. He described about his friendship with him and also highlighted unwavering commitment towards his friends and colleagues. He also reflected his deep understanding of several authored books which has helped to gain him respect and admiration from the people.
Multifaceted Personality:
1.Diplomacy and Politics:
A distinguished career Natwar Singh had an embarkable talent to handle effectively all these feilds. His journey was a praise of matter. Being a member of Indian foreign service (IFS) he represented India as ambassador to Pakistan, Poland and the United Nations. His diplomatic skills were highly efficient as professional which had played a crucial role in advocating for India’s interest at the global stage. He was never a run-off-the-mill officer. He smoothly made the transition from government service to frontline politics. The reason remain still unclear despite narrating his story in his autobiography ‘One Life is not Enough’. His deep understanding of international relations along with his diplomatic experience provided him an asset to the Indian government.
Source:The business standard
2.A Man of Many Parts:
Source: The biodiary
Intellectual and Cultural Contribution Natwar Singh was very fond of learning new things in literature and arts which is another defining aspect of his personality. He had a very deep understanding of inner working of Indian diplomacy and politics, classical music, literature and visual arts. His involvement in all these cultural activities reflected his diverse nature and belief in India’s rich cultural heritage. He always tried to follows all the traditions in his daily life.Being a part of government service, he always take out time for classical music and literature. This showed his keen interest in his busy schedule.
3. Friendship and Loyalty –
A Personal tribute Iyer also showed up his friendship with Natwar Singh; he described him as a friend and his mentor; highlighted his loyality, integrity and unwavering commitment towards his friends circle. He stated that despite the challenges and controversies being in his political career he remained generous. He always remained stick to his principles and values. He was having a great sense of humour who have always travelled with different interest of people
4. A Legacy of Service and Patronage
All the contributions which he had done through his diplomatic skills and as an ambassador had made everyone speechless. His work can’t be defined merely by words. His gratitudeness have made him even more humble. And today, India has lost one of his most adorable ambassador . India will always remember him for his principles, his contributions and his behaviour.
