This , in turn strengthened the hand of extremists and separatists .
Longowal led the Akali side in years of frustrating negotiations with Mrs. Gandhi , talks that served to undermine public faith in the course of peaceful dialogue with the government .
In turn strengthened the hand of extremists and separatists .
Longowal led the Akali side in years of frustrating negotiations with Mrs. Gandhi , talks that served to undermine public faith in the course of peaceful dialogue with the government .