India, Jan. 16 -- After Congress leaders Milind Deora and Sanjay Nirupam asked him through their social media to withdraw his statement, Rajya Sabha MP and Shiv Sena senior leader Sanjay Raut withdrew his 'ill-informed' statement against former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Taking to his twitter handle, former Mumbai Congress chief Milind Deora wrote, "Indira ji was a true patriot who never compromised on India's national security. As former @INCMumbai President, I demand that @rautsanjay61 ji withdraws his ill-informed statement. Political leaders must show restraint before distorting the legacies of deceased Prime Ministers."

Indira ji was a true patriot who never compromised on India's national security. As former @INCMumbai Presiden...