BRS Leader Expresses Surprise Over Telangana Omission in Sonia Gandhi Memoir

Senior Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader Vinod Kumar Boinapalli has raised questions about the absence of any mention of the Telangana statehood struggle in the newly published memoir by Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

Memoir Release

Titled 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', the book came out three days before the former Karimnagar Member of Parliament voiced his reaction. He noted that Ms. Gandhi held positions as both Congress president and UPA chairperson when the state was carved out, acknowledging her part in that political choice.

Protests and Losses

The former parliamentarian pointed out that the regional campaign involved extensive protests, strikes, and the deaths of over 1,200 participants and learners. He remarked that not a single mention of the word Telangana appears in the text.

APCC Reaction

Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee chief Y.S. Sharmila shared that she received an autographed copy of the publication directly from the author, describing it as a treasured keepsake.

Context

Memoirs by prominent political figures often omit or summarize complex regional events due to the personal nature of such books. Regional parties frequently monitor such publications closely for historical recognition of their local struggles.