Love's Favours Lost
What prompted Robert Vadra to denounce his father and brother in a public notice: the UP elections or the whiff of a scandal?
What prompted Robert Vadra to denounce his father and brother in a public notice: the UP elections or the whiff of a scandal?
Sonia Gandhi's usually quiet son-in-law Robert Vadra made headlines when he issued a notice in The Times of India distancing himself from his father and brother. He accused them of misusing his name and proximity to the Gandhi family for favours like
Rajinder Vadra was in a bitter mood after his high-profile son, Robert, accused him of misusing the Gandhi family name. Speaking to Outlook, he admitted that he had sought certain favours, but claims it never amounted to misuse. Excerpts:
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Sonia Gandhi's usually quiet son-in-law Robert Vadra made headlines when he issued a notice in The Times of India distancing himself from his father and brother. He accused them of misusing his name and proximity to the Gandhi family for favours like
Rajinder Vadra was in a bitter mood after his high-profile son, Robert, accused him of misusing the Gandhi family name. Speaking to Outlook, he admitted that he had sought certain favours, but claims it never amounted to misuse. Excerpts:
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"I prefer spending weekends on some lonely beach where we can go for long walks." M.S. "Vindi" Banga Chairman, Hindustan Lever
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