In a blistering takedown, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi has branded the government as ‘scared and rattled’ for its aggressive stance against General Manoj Naravane’s book on key military events. Speaking from New Delhi, she highlighted the bizarre sequence: official disavowals clashing with circulating copies. ‘If not authorized, how is it selling openly and landing with Rahul Gandhi?’ Chaturvedi quizzed, piercing the veil of secrecy.
The MP underscored that the book’s Galwan account reports no entries, injuries, or deaths on India’s part. ‘What’s the harm in revealing the unvarnished truth of leadership decisions?’ she challenged, championing public access to history. Dismissing the hostility as if dealing with Pakistan’s Army head, she stressed Naravane’s credentials as India’s guardian. Suppressing his voice is downright disgraceful.
Chaturvedi alleged a fearful regime is intimidating retired officers through FIRs, warning against post-tenure candor. On lighter notes, she endorsed ‘Vande Mataram’ fervor, reminiscing her fight against prior advisories and teasing BJP’s ‘Vande Bharat’ slips as a teachable moment. Regarding potential no-trust motions against Speaker Birla, rules demand alternate handling. Her sharpest barbs reserved for Delhi: election pledges evaporated, leaving residents without basics like secure roads and reliable services—a shameful state for the nation’s heart.