TWO INTERVENTIONS
The article “A tale of two interventions” (July 28) was very interesting. I was surprised to learn that Rajiv Gandhi signed the Indo-Sri Lankan Accord against the advice of P.V. Narasimha Rao. I remember Voice of America describing the Indian intervention in Sri Lanka as a “political gamble.” Lack of Plan B (after the Indian troops were ordered out of Sri Lanka) points to Rajiv Gandhi’s ineffective leadership. The war to liberate Bangladesh in 1971 was indeed a picture in contrast. Kissinger termed the Indo-Soviet Friendship treaty signed in August 1971 a ‘bombshell’ which effectively prevented American and Chinese interference.
Veerathamilmakan,
Krishnapuram,
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