Mani Shankar Aiyar Asked If He Would Like To Mentor Rahul Gandhi. His Reply

New Delhi:

Congress veteran and former Union Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar pre-empted the row that his latest interview would spark, and said he was relieved that the Congress leadership had declared that his views don’t represent the party position.

Mr Aiyar’s remarks have often left the Congress red-faced and given the BJP ammunition to target the main Opposition. Speaking about this, Mr Aiyar said, “I know that whatever I told you, it will be twisted and used by the BJP. They can do that, and I am relieved that (Congress communications head) Pawan Khera has already given me a certificate that I don’t represent the Congress in any manner whatsoever. You show everything I have told you. If someone wants to twist it, let them.”Asked about his relationship with the Gandhi family. “The friendship continues. They don’t see me as an enemy. But Rahul (Gandhi) thinks I am very old. And I take exception to this. I am not buddha (old). You find another reason why you don’t want me in the party and don’t want to consult me.”