Woohoo! Before we get into the ifs buts why of the controversy, let’s see what exactly was said in the book and about whom. Here are some excerpts from Obama’s account of his first visit to India in 2010:
Manmohan singh
“Meanwhile, Manmohan Singh, the prime minister of India, had engineered the modernization of his nation’s economy.
During his tenure as Prime Minister, I consider Singh to be wise, thoughtful and scrupulously honest.“
Sonia Gandhi:
“At dinner that night, Sonia Gandhi listened more than she spoke, careful to give in to Singh when political issues arose, often directing the conversation toward her son. However, it was clear to me that his power was attributable to cunning and forceful intelligence.“
Rahul Gandhi:
“… there was a nervous and formless quality to him, as if he were a student who had done coursework and was eager to impress the teacher, but deep down he lacked the aptitude or passion to master the subject.“
Bjp
“… As we left, I wondered what would happen when he (Manmohan Singh) left office. Would the baton be successfully passed on to Rahul, fulfilling the destiny set by his mother and preserving the congressional party’s grip on the divisive nationalism promoted by the BJP?“
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