The BJP today refuted Mani Shankar Aiyar's claim that he held no post in the Congress as its leaders referred to his appointment in the "communication strategy group" by Congress president Sonia Gandhi in July this year. "All India Congress Committee Communication Strategist Shri Mani Shankar Aiyar's comment reflects what @INCIndia thinks of Honourable Prime Minister. Shameful to say the least," Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani tweeted.

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