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Rajiv Gandhi did not use 1984 election mandate to create fear: Sonia

Sonia Gandhi says must continue with its ideological struggle against divisive forces.

Sonia Gandhi
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Sonia Gandhi

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Rajiv Gandhi did not use his election victory in 1984 to create an atmosphere of fear or destroy institutions, said Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday, in remarks seen as critical of the Modi government.

Sonia was speaking at an event marking Rajiv Gandhi's 75th birth anniversary when she said the Congress faced formidable challenges but it must continue with its ideological struggle against divisive forces.

"In 1984, he (Rajiv Gandhi) won an unprecedented mandate, but did not use that power to create an atmosphere of fear or threaten and scare," Sonia said.

Rajiv, as prime minister, did not use his power to