Indira Gandhi
P Chidambaram's Controversial Remarks on Operation Blue Star Spark Tension Within Congress Leadership
Oct 12, 2025 05:29 pm CST
Former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has created controversy within the Congress party after claiming Indira Gandhi chose the "wrong way" to handle Operation Blue Star. Party leadership is reportedly upset with his statements, while colleague Rashid Alvi questions if Chidambaram is under pressure due to pending criminal cases. The controversy follows his recent comments about India's diplomatic response to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
P Chidambaram Calls Operation Blue Star "Wrong Way," Says Indira Gandhi Paid with Her Life for the Mistake
Oct 12, 2025 01:15 pm CST
Former Union Minister P Chidambaram states that Operation Blue Star, ordered by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984 to remove terrorists from the Golden Temple, was mishandled. Though Gandhi "paid with her life" for this decision, Chidambaram emphasizes it was a collective failure involving army, police, intelligence, and civil services, not solely her responsibility.
The Legacy of Dr. Manmohan Singh: How His Library Restored Congress's Historical Connection
Sep 30, 2025 08:45 pm CST
The article explores how the establishment of the Dr. Manmohan Singh Research Centre and Library has reconnected the Congress Party with its historical archives and literary heritage. Initiated by Sonia Gandhi and formally launched in 2025, this comprehensive library houses works from diverse political voices, reflecting Singh's inclusive worldview while preserving Congress's rich political legacy after the party lost its original archives in the 1969 split.