BJP Leader Criticizes Sonia Gandhis Book on Emergency Blame

Jaipur, November 14: BJP state president Madan Rathore has criticized Sonia Gandhi‘s new book, “Belonging: A Journey of Love,” particularly its references to the Emergency period. He stated that blaming Sanjay Gandhi for the Emergency and criticizing him posthumously is unjust. According to Rathore, the Emergency was a collective decision made by the entire Gandhi family, not just one individual.

Rathore emphasized that while Sanjay Gandhi was alive, the entire family, including Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, operated under his influence. Therefore, it is inappropriate to hold him solely responsible now.

He further asserted that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was directly accountable for curtailing press freedom and enforcing forced sterilizations during the Emergency. Rathore insisted that blaming one person does not absolve the former Prime Minister or her family from their responsibilities.

Sonia Gandhi’s book was released on November 10. In an interview, she mentioned that Rajiv Gandhi did not agree with the decision to impose the Emergency, a fact that Indira Gandhi was aware of. Rathore has previously targeted Congress over statements made by Kharge, linking them to the issue surrounding Sanjay Gandhi.