R. K. Dhawan

Rajinder Kumar Dhawan is a senior leader of Bihar Indian National Congress and a member of Rajya Sabha.

A former personal secretary and confidante to Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Dhawan was a witness to Indira Gandhi assassination in 1984. As personal assistant to the Prime Minister, he attained unparalleled power and influence particularly during India's Emergency. As the "door keeper" to the Prime Minister, he was well positioned to control information and access and proved himself instrumental in civil service appointments.

References

Delhi Correspondent: A Confidential Agent. Economist, Mar. 25, 1989, pp. 38 & 40.

Sanjoy Hazarika; India released stinging report on Gandhi’s Death. New York Times, Mar.28, 1989.

Hewitt B: A swirl of suspicion. Newsweek, April 10, 1989, p. 17.

Barbara Crossette; Gandhi, His Luster Dimmed after 4 years, Faces Uncertain Political Future. New York Times, Apr. 22, 1989.

External links

• http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/16/stories/2004061612791100.htm

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