Before book launch, Sonia Gandhi's major allegation, heavy loss to the country in 12 years

According to a report by Hindustan Times, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has alleged that in the last 12 years, the country's fabric, democracy and institutions have been severely damaged. She has also claimed that even after this government is removed from power, it will take a lot of time and require very large efforts from political parties to bring the country's system back on track and restore its health. She said this in an interview to 'The Hindu' prior to the launch of her upcoming book 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'. Sonia Gandhi stated that restlessness is now beginning to grow among ordinary people as well and they are recognizing this damage.

The former Congress president stated that she is optimistic and knows that the citizens of India will welcome the restoration of a proper governance system. When asked about the wonderful condition of the Congress party and its current prospects, she stated that she is not disappointed in this matter. She recalled that ever since this government came to power, Congress and other opposition parties have never got an equal opportunity or a level playing field. She alleged that the current rulers have complete control over all institutions, especially the Election Commission, and they hold a grip on mainstream media, financial power as well as the use of religion.

Sonia Gandhi has alleged that Congress workers and leaders have faced all kinds of atrocities and harassment. Despite this, Congress men and women workers in every village and every district of the country are continuously fighting for the values enshrined in our Constitution. She further claimed that in recent months it has been proved that many elections have been stolen and now the public has become more aware about this matter. She said that Congress is working together with like-minded parties and the party's prospects are improving day by day.

Talking about what Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress should learn from their rise, she stated that it is true that they come from a very different ideological world, but there are multiple paths to succeed in politics within the Congress party, such as Dr. Manmohan Singh and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. She added that she does not think the party needs to learn anything special from the RSS. Regarding whether UPA policies and Congress strategy would have been different had she accepted to become Prime Minister in 2004, she clarified that such a thought never crossed her mind.

She stated that her experience has mostly been very positive and everyone worked as a team. The book 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', to be published by HarperCollins India, is a personal memoir in which politics serves as the backdrop. Following earlier hurdles with PNRHI, this book is now scheduled to be published in India on coming November 10th.