Today we take the accession of princely states for granted but at that time, some states hesitated, others vacillated and a few covertly negotiated, we know with whom. "This biography is a welcome reminder to all of us who have benefited by Menon’s nation-building. That the minister is a long-time admirer of Menon, who was instrumental in overseeing the integration of princely states during the Indian Union, working closely with Sardar Patel, was evident in his address at the launch of VP Menon: The Unsung Architect of Modern India, written by historian and foreign policy analyst Narayani Basu. By Aasheesh Sharma: Clearly, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, formerly a career diplomat, was at home among bibliophiles, students of history and journalists during the launch of a biography of VP Menon at Bikaner House on Wednesday evening.
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