'Not interested right now': Rahul on Sonia Gandhi book row, cites 'crime' against Kharge
Rahul Gandhi has dismissed questions regarding his mother Sonia Gandhi's memoir, stating his focus is on seeking justice for Congress party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. He characterized a recent 'purification' ritual following a Kharge rally as a discriminatory act by political opponents.
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The statement highlights internal political messaging and the Congress party's efforts to frame social discrimination as a central campaign issue.
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said he had “no interest” in the controversy surrounding the upcoming memoir of his mother and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, saying his sole focus at present was the “crime” committed against party chief Mallikarjun Kharge.The Lok Sabha leader of opposition was responding to a reporter’s question at his press conference on the “purification” ritual conducted after Kharge’s rally in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, earlier this month.Also Read | 'Suddhikaran another name for untouchability': Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP, RSS of discrimination against Kharge"I call it a digression strategy. I have absolutely no interest in that right now.
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