SynopsisAn Indian-born British civil servant, Francis Vijay Narasimhan Rangarajan, is facing backlash for his role in negotiating the controversial Chagos deal. The agreement, set to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, includes the UK leasing back the Diego Garcia military base. The deal has drawn significant opposition from various political figures and sections of the public.

Source: The Times January 27, 2026 15:20 UTC