Archive · 19 Nov 2025
India's Stance on West Asia Conflict and Nuclear Weapons
India's Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi asked for peace in the West Asian region, especially between Iran and Iraq.
He also supported the people of Palestine.
Meanwhile, the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Atal Bihari Vajpayee, wanted India to make nuclear bombs to protect itself from Pakistan.
He thought the Prime Minister's words about nuclear weapons were confusing.
PM Rajiv Gandhi calls for peace in West Asia
India, Oman, and Non-Aligned Movement disapprove of Iran-Iraq conflict
India supports the people of Palestine
BJP's Vajpayee demands India manufacture nuclear bomb to deter Pakistan
Vajpayee criticizes PM Gandhi's ambiguous remarks on nuclear weapons
- Who
- PM Rajiv Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- What
- Discussed India's stance on West Asia conflict and nuclear weapons
- When
- November 18, 1985
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To address regional conflicts and discuss national security
PM Gandhi's Stance
BJP's Stance
Nuclear Weapons
PM Gandhi's Stance
Ambiguous remarks, no clear stance
BJP's Stance
Demand for India to manufacture nuclear bomb
- Conflict
- Iran-Iraq conflict
- Support
- India's support for the people of Palestine
- Demand
- BJP's demand for India to manufacture nuclear bomb
- Criticism
- Vajpayee's criticism of Gandhi's ambiguous remarks
