Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Rajiv Gandhi's Meeting with Bhindranwale Called Off Due to Fears
Imagine a meeting was set up in the 1980s between a famous politician and a Sikh leader, but it never happened.
This is because someone was worried it might be a trap.
A book describes how a politician was asked to set up the meeting twice, but it was cancelled both times.
One reason was fear of an attack.
The book also shares a story where the politician slept in the Sikh leader's bed, which is a funny memory from that time.
Captain Amarinder Singh was tasked with arranging a meeting between Rajiv Gandhi and Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.
The meeting was called off twice, reportedly due to security concerns and a possible ambush.
Darbara Singh allegedly warned Indira Gandhi of a potential assassination plot against Rajiv.
Amarinder Singh recalls that he once slept in Bhindranwale's bed during an earlier meeting.
The events are detailed in Harinder Baweja's book 'They Will Shoot You, Madam'.
- Who
- Rajiv Gandhi, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, Captain Amarinder Singh, Darbara Singh.
- What
- Planned meetings between Rajiv Gandhi and Bhindranwale that were cancelled.
- When
- Early 1980s.
- Where
- Punjab, India.
- Why
- Due to security concerns, potential political rivalries.
- Event
- Rajiv Gandhi's planned meetings with Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.
- Key Figure
- Captain Amarinder Singh, tasked with arranging the meeting.
- Reason for Cancellation
- Security concerns and possible ambush.
- Source
- Harinder Baweja's book 'They Will Shoot You, Madam'
- Location
- Punjab, India and Ambala airport
