Arun Nehru

Arun Nehru

politician India

Arun Nehru was a prominent Indian politician and member of the Congress party, known for being a cousin of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. He played a significant role in Rajiv Gandhi's political ascent but ultimately became a controversial figure during the Bofors scandal, which contributed to a rift within the party. Nehru's decision to leave Congress and join VP Singh's Janata Dal was pivotal in the party's defeat in the 1989 elections, marking a major shift in Indian political dynamics.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
243,344
Power
511$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 1 4.00 0.02% +0% 1,380,004,385 243,344 $2,900,000 511$
Totals 1 1,380,004,385 243,344 $2,900,000 511$
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Recent Mentions

India India: Finding himself increasingly sidelined in the power struggle within Congress, the ambitious Nehru criticised Rajiv’s handling of the controversy instead of defending him. 4

The Times of India: When 'Uncle Sam' speaks, Congress freaks: Unravelling Pitroda paradox, the last of Rajiv Gandhi's loyalists | India News