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BJP slams Sonia Gandhi for 'Italian lenses' remark
BJP accuses Sonia Gandhi of using 'Italian lenses' to misread India's progress.
In brief
BJP accuses Sonia Gandhi of using 'Italian lenses' to misread India's progress. BJP leaders criticized Sonia Gandhi for claiming India's democratic systems were damaged by the last 12 years, urging her to acknowledge the country's growth under Modi's government. Originally reported by Indiatimes.
BJP targets Sonia Gandhi
BJP leaders question Sonia Gandhi's criticism of the Modi government and her remarks on the Emergency.
“Remove your italian lenses”
Sonia's progress claim
Sonia Gandhi alleged the last 12 years caused 'great damage' to India's democratic fabric and institutions.
“great damage”
Gandhi's memoir critique
Sonia Gandhi questioned her upcoming memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' for omitting alleged scams and 1984 anti-sikh riots.
“Belonging: A Journey of Love”
BJP's growth argument
BJP claims India has grown at 7.8 per cent (GDP) with 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas' under Modi's rule.
“Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas”
Gandhi's Emergency remark
Sonia Gandhi said the Emergency period was carried out constitutionally with no constitutional violations.
“carried out constitutionally”
Batla House incident
BJP accused Sonia Gandhi of crying after a terrorist was killed at Batla House.
“Batla House”
Bhopal gas tragedy
BJP questioned Sonia Gandhi's silence on the Bhopal gas tragedy during her leadership.
“Bhopal gas tragedy”
1984 anti-sikh riots
BJP demanded Sonia Gandhi address the 1984 anti-sikh riots in her memoir.
“1984 anti-sikh riots”
Sonia's leadership critique
BJP claimed Sonia Gandhi is unable to digest the rise of Sanatan under BJP-NDA rule.
“Sanatan”
Gandhi's book launch
Sonia Gandhi prepared for her book launch with The Hindu ahead of her memoir's release.
“The Hindu”
BJP's response
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused Sonia Gandhi of 'shedding tear for Batla House'.
“shedding tear for Batla House”
Sonia's growth claim
Sonia Gandhi claimed India's progress under Modi's government has been slow and uneven.
“slow and uneven”
Gandhi's book critique
Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' faces criticism for omitting key historical events.
“Belonging: A Journey of Love”
BJP's call to action
BJP urged Sonia Gandhi to remove 'Italian lenses' and acknowledge India's progress under Modi's government.
“Italian lenses”
Sonia's response
Sonia Gandhi stated restoring India's systems would take time even after Modi leaves office.
“restoring india's systems”
In short
BJP leaders criticized Sonia Gandhi for claiming India's democratic systems were damaged by the last 12 years, urging her to acknowledge the country's growth under Modi's government.
