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Rajasthan BJP slams Congress over Sonia Gandhi book publisher row, says govt should stay out
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 04:36 PM
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Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Jaipur called the dispute over Sonia Gandhi's book publisher a matter between author and publisher, questioning why the central government is being dragged into it.
In a press briefing in Jaipur, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat addressed the controversy surrounding the publisher of Sonia Gandhi's recent book. He described the issue as a private disagreement between the author and the publishing house, and warned that involving the central government was unnecessary.
Shekhawat, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Rajasthan, accused the Indian National Congress of politicising the matter to divert attention from other issues. He urged the opposition to focus on substantive policy debates rather than personal disputes.
The BJP's state leadership echoed the minister's remarks, labeling the Congress's criticism of the publisher as a tactical move. No official response from the Congress or the publisher has been recorded as of now.
The episode highlights the heightened political tension in Rajasthan ahead of upcoming state elections, with both parties seeking to capitalize on any controversy that can sway public opinion.
Shekhawat, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Rajasthan, accused the Indian National Congress of politicising the matter to divert attention from other issues. He urged the opposition to focus on substantive policy debates rather than personal disputes.
The BJP's state leadership echoed the minister's remarks, labeling the Congress's criticism of the publisher as a tactical move. No official response from the Congress or the publisher has been recorded as of now.
The episode highlights the heightened political tension in Rajasthan ahead of upcoming state elections, with both parties seeking to capitalize on any controversy that can sway public opinion.