Shiv Sena (UBT) firebrand Priyanka Chaturvedi has accused the Modi government of trembling in fear over General Manoj Naravane’s unpublished memoir, sparking a fresh political storm in New Delhi. The Rajya Sabha member dissected the government’s contradictory responses: an initial denial of publication followed by selective leaks. ‘How did unofficial content flood bookstores and opposition desks if it wasn’t endorsed?’ she demanded, fueling suspicions of deliberate suppression.
Delving into the Galwan clash details, Chaturvedi noted zero Indian losses or incursions, questioning the opacity around high-level deliberations. Citizens deserve transparency on what transpired under watchful eyes, she insisted. Equating the backlash to shunning a hostile foreign general is preposterous—Naravane served India loyally. Blocking his book is a national embarrassment, she declared.
Chaturvedi’s broader indictment portrays a jittery administration dodging responsibility via legal threats to ex-military brass. Shifting gears, she welcomed ‘Vande Mataram’ debates, jibing at BJP’s slogan mix-ups and pushing for mandatory patriotism to educate the errant. On Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s no-confidence shadow, she cited procedural clarity. Finally, Delhi’s governance failures—promised safety and infra in tatters—stand as a painful indictment of AAP’s hollow vows, underscoring a capital in crisis.