'Gave up PM post, became Super PM': BJP's dig at Sonia after memoir release
BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi has criticized Sonia Gandhi, labeling her a 'Super PM' during the UPA government era. The comments follow the release of Gandhi's memoir, which discusses her decision to decline the Prime Minister's office in 2004.
Why it matters
The debate reflects ongoing political tensions in India regarding historical governance and the influence of non-elected party leaders.
NEW DELHI: BJP Rajya Sabha member Sudhanshu Trivedi on Wednesday criticised senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over her role during the UPA government, claiming she gave up the Prime Minister's post in 2004 but went on to become a “Super PM” as chairperson of the National Advisory Council (NAC).Addressing a presser, Trivedi questioned how Sonia could decline the Prime Minister's office while holding a Cabinet minister-ranked position in the NAC, alleging that she continued to wield considerable influence over the Manmohan Singh government.“She gave up the post of Prime Minister and became a Super PM.
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