BJP Criticizes Sonia Gandhis Autobiography as a Cover for Congresss Decline
BJP leaders slam Sonia Gandhis autobiography, claiming it distracts from Congresss failures and avoids addressing past controversies.
New Delhi, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : The release of Sonia Gandhi‘s autobiography has sparked a fierce backlash from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Prominent BJP leaders have accused Gandhi of using her book to mask the failures of the Congress party.
Senior BJP leader Sanjay Tandon expressed surprise that while Gandhi discusses “a journey of love,” she neglects to address “a journey of hatred.” He argues that she should have acknowledged the anti-Sikh sentiments that have lingered within the Congress party. Tandon questioned why Gandhi did not shed tears over the 1984 attack on the Golden Temple or the ensuing anti-Sikh riots that affected 52 cities. In contrast, he noted her emotional response to incidents like the Batla House encounter and the demolition of the Babri structure.
Tandon suggested that the autobiography serves as an attempt to cover the Congress party’s repeated electoral losses. He criticized Gandhi for failing to discuss her son’s challenges and the criticisms he faces. He believes that autobiographies should include both successes and failures, but Gandhi’s book lacks any acknowledgment of mistakes or apologies for the violence associated with her party.
Rajesh Gupta, president of the Jammu-Kashmir unit of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, dismissed the notion of a Babri Masjid, asserting that it was never a mosque but a temporary structure erected after a Hindu temple was destroyed. He contended that Gandhi’s interpretation contradicts the Supreme Court’s stance, which referred to the site as a disputed structure.
Gupta also remarked that it has become fashionable for figures like Gandhi to write controversial books to generate sales. He argued that if Gandhi claims her book is an autobiography, she should respond to allegations made by Subramanian Swamy against her.
Rakesh Bajrangi, president of the National Bajrang Dal, echoed these sentiments, asserting that the structure referred to as the Babri Masjid was indeed a disputed site that was demolished. He emphasized the sacrifices made by the Hindu community over centuries to establish the Ram Temple.
Madan Rathore, the Rajasthan BJP president, stated he has not read the entire book but has only seen excerpts in newspapers. He noted that Gandhi wrote from her perspective, which he believes is subjective. Rathore criticized the portrayal of Gandhi’s late husband, Sanjay Gandhi, suggesting it is unhealthy to vilify someone after their death.
The controversy surrounding Gandhi’s autobiography reflects ongoing tensions between the BJP and Congress, as political leaders continue to debate historical events and their implications for contemporary politics.
