Letter to BS: Met Arun Jaitley before leaving India, says Vijay Mallya

This refers to Ashis Ray’s report “Met FM before leaving India: Mallya” (September 13). It is amusing to see the media falling into the controversy trap being planted by vested interests to divert attention from relevant issues. Sometimes memories haunt us at wrong occasions. Post 1947, the UK, the US and the world bodies controlled by them and their allies were very friendly with India when they felt that we manage our affairs on our own. However, they kept a safe distance when we needed their support the most. The actions on part of the UK — giving a red