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Rajiv Gandhi 'misunderstood PM' used majority to unite country: Aiyar

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar praised Rajiv Gandhi's government for bringing the country together and criticized the BJP-led administration for enforcing uniformity. Aiyar defended Gandhi against criticism over the Shah Bano case and revealed that Arun Nehru was responsible for opening the locks of the Babri Masjid.
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