Padma Shri RVS Mani: Ex-IRS Officer Who Exposed 'Saffron Terror' Pressure

• Former IRS officer RVS Mani, honored with Padma Shri, exposed political pressure to fabricate the 'saffron terror' narrative.
• Mani played a crucial role in the Ishrat Jahan case, highlighting contradictory affidavits filed by the UPA government.
• He alleged pressure to sign a 2009 affidavit that downplayed intelligence on Ishrat Jahan's Lashkar-e-Taiba links.
• Known for speaking out against black money and tax evasion, Mani served as Chief Commissioner in the Income Tax Department.
• After retirement, he became an author, writing books like 'The Myth of Hindu Terror' and 'Deception', discussing systemic shortcomings.

Why It Matters: Padma Shri RVS Mani, an ex-IRS officer, was honored for exposing political pressure and systemic issues.