Journalist: Mr. Ambassador, talking to newsmen Mr. Gandhi said that the nuclear weapon produced by Pakistan would be an “Islamic Bomb” funded by Arabs.
Ambassador: That’s right.
Journalist; He also accused the United States of being too soft on Pakistan’s nuclear weapon’s program.
Ambassador: Very correct.
Journalist: Do you think Rajiv has developed Pakistan phobia or is he using bogey of “Islamic Bomb” to divert public attention from Indian politics and its disastrous failures?.
Ambassador: Not in national interest to disclose.
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Journalist: Mr. Ambassador, Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid called upon the Indian Muslims to break the chains of slavery. Ambassador: That’s right.
Journalist: However, B.J.P. President L.K. Advani called a vicious campaign which has a sinister and ominous ring.
Ambassador: Very correct.
Journalist: How is it every minority in India feels enslaved. Does it mean India has a theocratic state with the minorities at the receiving end?
Ambassador: Not in national interest to disclose.
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Journalist: Mr. Ambassador, the controversy over the President’s letter to Rajiy Gandhi shows that Rajiv and his Ministers are purposely undermining the position of the President. Ambassador: That’s right.
Journalist But it was Zail Singh who played the crucial role in making Rajiv the Prime Minister.
Ambassador: Does it mean ingratitude is ingrained character with Kashmiri Brahmins?
Ambassador: Not in national interest to disclose.
Article extracted from this publication >> April 17, 1987
