Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks against former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi have drawn criticism from BJP leader and former Union Minister V. Srinivas Prasad. 1 does not reflect well on Mr. Modi’s leadership,” Mr. Prasad told mediapersons on Wednesday, a day after he met JD(S) State president A.H. Vishwanath at his residence in Mysuru. “His name was dragged into Bofors scam, but he was never involved,” Mr. Prasad said. Referring to his one-hour discussion with Mr. Vishwanath, Mr. Prasad said they spoke about the future of governance at the Centre, but not about the coalition government in the State. He said he and Mr. Vishwanath were long-time friends.

Source: The Hindu May 08, 2019 18:25 UTC