The contact appeared awkward, giving the impression that it was more out of compulsion of social niceties. The video went viral, inviting varied interpretations.Rebutting Modi's claims with uncharacteristic aggression, Singh has said on Monday that his public service over five decades spoke for itself as did that of Congress. "Congress needs no sermons on nationalism from a party and PM whose compromised track record on fighting terrorism is well known. Let me remind Modi that he had gone to Pakistan uninvited after the terrorist attacks in Udhampur and Gurdaspur," the former PM said.Earlier, he had released a list of participants in the dinner at Aiyar's residence which included top retired diplomats, army chief and journalists. He said the conversation at the dinner was limited to Indo-Pakistan relations and Gujarat elections were not discussed.

Source: Times of India December 13, 2017 21:22 UTC