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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Worst Racket. A similar spirit of determination radiated from New Delhi. Prime Minister Nehru, who is almost totally innocent of military matters, turned over his Defense portfolio to burly, tough-minded Y. B. Chavan, 48, a former wrestler and anti-British terrorist, who has successfully served as Chief Minister of Bombay, the largest, richest and most heavily industrialized state in India. The vastly unpopular Krishna Menon, fired as Defense Minister two weeks ago. sent a plaintive message to Chavan, "Such services as you ask of me as a private citizen are always at your disposal.'' Chavan...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: India: The Lifted Veil | 11/23/1962 | See Source »

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