Mani Shankar Aiyar
Mani Shankar Aiyar is a prominent Indian diplomat-turned-politician, known for his long-standing association with the Indian National Congress. He has served in various capacities, including as a Member of Parliament and as a Minister in different ministries. Aiyar is also noted for his articulate views on social issues and has often engaged in public debates about caste, religion, and politics in India.
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Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks about being a 'Gandhian, Nehruvian, Rajivian but not a Rahulian' sparked debate about the Congress party's ideological shifts.
'From arsh to farsh': Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Rahulian' outburst and 'uncle' syndrome | India News
India· 2026-02-17
Aiyar stirred another row on Sunday after he said Hindutva is 'Hinduism in paranoia.'
Hinduism vs Hindutva: Mani Shankar Aiyar draws distinction, triggers row; BJP hits back | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-12
Aiyar's mantra describes the bond between China and Pakistan.
Pax in terris - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-05-29
Mani Shankar Aiyar described Narasimha Rao as the BJP's first prime minister.
Clash of conflicting triangles - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-22
Mani Shankar Aiyar is known for his controversial remarks that have often backfired on the Congress party.
Mani Shankar 'Aiyo': Congress’ all-weather disaster man | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-07
Mani Shankar Aiyar faced criticism for questioning Rajiv Gandhi's competency.
'Frustrated sarfira': Ashok Gehlot slams Mani Shankar Aiyar for remarks against Rajiv Gandhi | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-06
Mani Shankar Aiyar made controversial remarks about Rajiv Gandhi's academic failures and his capability to become Prime Minister.
'How could someone who failed twice become PM?': Mani Shankar Aiyar's shocker on Rajiv Gandhi | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-05Aiyar, who remained fiercely loyal to Rajiv Gandhi, even after his assassination in 1991, was gradually sidelined by Rahul Gandhi's Congress for his controversial remark.
When 'Uncle Sam' speaks, Congress freaks: Unravelling Pitroda paradox, the last of Rajiv Gandhi's loyalists | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-19
Renowned diplomat-turned-politician Mani Shankar Aiyar was asked by the residents’ association of a building in Delhi to condemn his daughter’s criticism of Ram Mandir’s consecration in Ayodhya last year.
‘Caste’ in iron - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-02-15
