India, under Manmohan Singh, had decided NOT to accept foreign aid in December 2004 after Tsunami. It was a decision to show to the world that India is self-reliant (Atmanirbhar Bharat). After 16 years, India has now been forced to accept foreign aid due to the Covid crisis. https://t.co/1AdnD8QhMe

— Ashok (@ashoswai) April 29, 2021