1984 tension: Indira blocked Rajiv’s Bhindranwale meeting – new book claims

A new book highlights how political interference and missed opportunities allowed Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale to escalate tensions before 1984. Indira Gandhi’s attempts for Rajiv to secretly meet Bhindranwale failed twice due to safety concerns, infuriating him. These cancellations, coupled with his quick 1981 release, led to the tragic 1984 events.