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    'BJP lied, now she is revealing the truth’: Priyanka, Robert Vadra react to Sonia Gandhi’s memoir
    Robert Vadra recalls Sushma Swaraj's ‘vow’ if Mother-in-law Sonia Gandhi became PM, reacts to memoir
    'Shaken and worried': Sonia Gandhi speaks up about fighting cancer twice

    Sonia Gandhi shares her personal medical challenges with cancer in her recently released memoir. After a breast cancer surgery in 2010, she discovered a tumor in her pancreas a year later. Gandhi underwent subsequent surgeries in Italy and the Netherlands, revealing the emotional turmoil these experiences caused her. During a campaign in 2016, she collapsed from fatigue, leading to another surgery for a broken shoulder.

    Opting to 'play it safe' over 'disruption'

    Recent events illustrate the Indian state's approach to censorship regarding cultural and political expressions. The removal of photographs from an exhibition highlights concerns over national security and law order. Additionally, the refusal of permission for a popular concert raises questions about artistic freedom.

    Raihan Vadra row deals another blow to India's global image as freedom-loving democracy: Tharoor

    Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the removal of photographs from Raihan Vadra’s exhibition at Bikaner House, calling it censorship that could damage India’s global reputation as a freedom-loving democracy. The controversy has drawn reactions from Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the venue’s administration, which cited its exhibition policy for seeking the removal.

    Who is Raihan Vadra? What happened at Priyanka Gandhi’s son Raihan’s exhibition at Bikaner House?

    Raihan Vadra faced last-minute removal of over 70 photographs from his photography exhibition, No Idea Is Final. The Bikaner House management objected to the political nature of the images depicting youth protests. Despite being informed only hours before opening, Raihan refused to remove significant works including images of the Indian flag. Only around 40 photographs remained on display for the exhibition.

    The Economic Times
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