Aiyar Stirs Controversy With Conciliatory Remarks Towards Pakistan While Criticizing Modi
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Two-thirds of Indians are ready to improve relations with Pakistanis, claimed Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar at an event in Pakistan.
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Aiyar said Modi has never received more than one-third of votes in India, yet secures two-thirds of seats due to the electoral system.
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Aiyar referred to Pakistan as India's "biggest asset" and said no country had shown him more hospitality.
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India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said Pakistan has used cross-border terrorism to compel negotiations.
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BJP leader Uday B Garudachar said Pakistan should behave nicely with India so there's harmony between the countries.