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    ‘Should've called it Whitewashing, not Belonging’: BJP slams Sonia Gandhi's memoir

    The BJP has criticised Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love, with party spokesperson CR Kesavan saying it should have been titled 'Whitewashing, not Belonging'. Kesavan accused the book of sugar-coating the Nehru-Gandhi family's past, while BJP leader HS Phoolka alleged that Gandhi's account of the Army's deployment after Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984 contradicts official records and gives Rajiv Gandhi a clean chit.

    ‘Made it a point to speak frankly to each other’: Sonia Gandhi on her equation with Manmohan Singh

    Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, offers insights into her political journey and relationships with key figures. She recalls her equation with former PM Manmohan Singh, Pranab Mukherjee's reported suggestion that he could become PM, Rahul Gandhi's elevation as Congress president, her limited interactions with PM Narendra Modi and the circumstances surrounding Maneka Gandhi's departure from the family home.

    "Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement was covertly supported by BJP, RSS" to dislodge UPA: Sonia Gandhi's memoir

    Sonia Gandhi, in her memoir, indicates that the 'India Against Corruption' movement received covert support from the BJP and RSS. The movement created significant public pressure, compelling the UPA government to pass the Lokpal Act in 2014. Although the legislation aimed to combat corruption, it became ineffective following the BJP's rise to power. Gandhi reflects on Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's challenges during this tumultuous period.

    Same cause, separate protests: Why Congress and CJP are keeping their distance

    Rahul Gandhi expressed solidarity with all protests against electoral issues, while Congress and Cockroach Janta Party organized separate demonstrations. Both groups target electoral irregularities but have differences in their mobilization and political approaches. The relationship between them reflects tensions over political space and coordination amid ongoing protests. Recent events have highlighted how solidarity can be complex among various opposition groups challenging similar issues.

    A testament to democracy: Looking back at Jantar Mantar's legacy of dissent

    Jantar Mantar has historically served as a crucial venue for public protests and demonstrations in New Delhi. The de-notification by Delhi Police risks diminishing its importance for citizen activism and dissent. Activists believe that losing this designated space will limit citizens' ability to hold the government accountable.

    'AAP plundering Punjab's resources to fund other elections': BJP slams Bhagwant Mann, Kejriwal

    BJP MP Tarun Chugh criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP for alleged corruption practices. Chugh claimed that resources from Punjab were misused to finance election campaigns in other states. The CBI initiated an investigation stemming from court orders regarding corruption allegations against Mann's associates. Raids were conducted across various locations linked to the accused, revealing extensive corruption operations.

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