Sonia Gandhi’s book exposes her ‘true face’: Giriraj Singh

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday criticised Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi following the release of her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love, accusing her of making false claims and questioning her political conduct and past decisions.

Reacting to the memoir, Singh alleged that Sonia Gandhi was attempting to portray herself as a victim and make political capital out of her personal account.

Speaking to IANS, he said, “She is lying. She wants to become a martyr by getting her nails trimmed. Technically, she could not have become Prime Minister. I have heard that all preparations had been made at that time to install her on the throne. But someone gave what proved to be good advice, as some people believe, and technically she could not become Prime Minister. She wants to become a martyr by getting her nails trimmed,” Singh said.

Further, the Union Minister said that the memoir had, in his view, revealed Sonia Gandhi’s political position and outlook.

“I am happy that the book she has written about herself has exposed her true face,” he said.

Singh also brought up the controversy surrounding the Batla House encounter, alleging that Sonia Gandhi’s tears had flowed when a terrorist was killed but not when civilians and security personnel were killed in other violent incidents.

“Her tears flowed when a terrorist was killed in Batla House. But her tears dry up whenever Hindus are burnt in Godhra. When our brothers and sisters are shot dead by terrorists in Pahalgam after being asked about their religion, all their tears dry up,” he said.

He further accused the Congress leadership of remaining silent over the deaths of soldiers in terrorist attacks and killings by Naxalites.

“Their tears dry up when soldiers are killed in terrorist attacks through blasts, and when Naxalites carry out mass killings. Their tears flow when it comes to people like Afzal Guru. Perhaps their tears flow when programmes are organised at JNU on his death anniversary,” Singh added.

He also shed light on the controversy surrounding Sonia Gandhi’s consideration to become the PM, and the consequent conflict within the party. “Yes, these are the facts. Who says they are not true? We are stating all these facts. She did not take citizenship until she realised that her family could also come to power. When did she acquire citizenship? In 1983. Before that, she was staying illegally,” he alleged.

Singh’s remarks came amid political reactions to the release of Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, which has prompted leaders from different parties to comment on her account of political and personal events.

–IANS

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