In an April 15 interview with 'Chill Pill' Aiyar, Aiyar said that Pakistan is a respected nation that also possesses an atom bomb so India must enter into a dialogue with them.
Further, the Union Minister targeted Congress over the reservation and said that given this large and increasing population of Muslims, some political parties want to alter the Constitution and give religious-based reservations.
Speaking about how India is a shining example of democracy in the world, Pitroda said that the people of the country have "survived 75 years in a very happy environment where people could live together leaving a few fights here and there".
BJP leader Chandrasekhar faces a stiff challenge from the former diplomat and senior Congress leader Tharoor, who is seeking a third term in the Thiruvananthapuram constituency.
As Kerala goes to polls on Friday, 2730 polling stations have been set up in Trivandrum district. Webcasting will be provided in all polling stations, the District collector said.
Speaking to the media in Kannur, Sudhakaran alleged that BJP leaders Rajeev Chandrasekhar and Sobha Surendran were also part of the discussion which was held in Gulf.
Against the backdrop of Kerala's long-standing financial turmoil, Rajeev Chandrasekhar urged the Centre that while giving funds or special funds to Kerala, a condition should be kept that the salaries of the state employees and pensions be paid on time.
On his way, Rajeev Chandrasekhar told ANI that lots of people travel in the morning by train and it was a good opportunity for him to meet many people and share his ideas about the constituencies.
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday said that Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and CPI candidate Pannyan Raveendran did nothing for Thiruvananthapuram constituency during their respective tenures as Lok Sabha MP.
In a tough battle with sitting Congress MP Shashi Tharoor for the prized Thiruvananthapuram seat, BJP candidate and Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday said the constituency has been deprived of development for the last 15-20 years.