This leader, who was accused of triggering riots by saying "when a big tree falls, the earth shakes," launched Operation Black Thunder to clear out religious militants.
Religious violence during this leader's ministry was triggered by political opponents who encouraged followers to bring and consecrate bricks from their villages. This leader, who was accused of triggering riots by saying "when a big tree falls, the earth shakes," launched Operation Black Thunder to clear out religious militants. His government conceded to orthodox Muslims by reversing a decision to award alimony to Shah Bano Begum. This leader conducted dealings with Ottavio Quattrocchi through his (*) Italian-born wife in a scandal involving the Swedish arms company Bofors. This man, who replaced his brother Sanjay as political heir, was accused of fomenting anti-Sikh riots in 1984 and was killed by a suicide bomber affiliated with the Tamil Tigers. For 10 points, name this Prime Minister of India, a son of Indira Gandhi.
Religious violence during this leader's ministry was triggered by political opponents who encouraged followers to bring and consecrate bricks from their villages.
Rajiv Gandhi [prompt on "Gandhi"]