Zail Singh Nearly Sacked Rajiv Gandhi as PM, I May Have Helped Stop That — Arun Shourie Reminisces

In a 43-minute interview to Karan Thapar, on his recently published memoirs about his years as editor of the Indian Express called ‘The Commissioner for Lost Causes’, Arun Shourie says he is not sure whether Giani Zail Singh was absolutely dead serious about dismissing Rajiv Gandhi or whether he was creating a great charade to frighten the Prime Minister and thus force him to pay greater attention and respect to Giani Zail Singh. However, the story as told by Arun Shourie clearly seems to suggest that Giani Zail Singh was serious. Join The Wire's Youtube Membership and get exclusive content, member-only emojis, live interaction with The Wire's founders, editors and reporters and much more. Memberships to The Wire Crew start at Rs 89/month.    / @thewirenews