Senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh holds his book titled 'Jinnah: India, Partition, Independence' during its release at a function in New Delhi on August 17, 2009. A day later, the BJP "completely dissociates itself" from the contents of the book. Photo: PTI
Mr. Singh presents a copy of his book to Pakistan High Commissioner Shahid Malik at the function. Photo: PTI
Mr. Singh with JD(U) leader George Fernandes at the function. Photo: PTI
Congress legislative party leader in Uttar Pradesh Pramod Tiwari (left) along with party workers, burning the copies of Mr. Singh's book, in Lucknow on August 18. The book has reportedly criticised Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel. Photo: PTI
Coming under attack for his book eulogising Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Mr Singh is expelled by BJP from the party. Reacting to his expulsion, Mr Singh said, "It is saddening and regrettable". Photo: PTI