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Anna Hazare advises Sonia Gandhi over autobiography, says think about nation

Mumbai. Social activist Anna Hazare has reacted to references to the anti-corruption movement in Sonia Gandhi’s autobiography. Advising Sonia Gandhi, he said she should rise above personal and political allegations and counter-allegations and think about the country. After Hazare’s comment, political discussion has intensified over the claims made in the autobiography.

Reaction to Sonia Gandhi’s claims on the movement: Sonia Gandhi has referred in her autobiography to the 2011 anti-corruption movement and the political developments of that period. The movement was led by Anna Hazare, and at that time widespread demonstrations against corruption took place across the country. The book also comments on the political impact of the movement and the developments linked to it.

Anna advises giving priority to national interest: Anna Hazare said the country faces several important issues and leaders should focus on matters related to the people and the national interest instead of personal disputes. He described the objective of his movement as being linked to public awareness against corruption.

Political debate over the autobiography: Reactions from leaders of different political parties are emerging over references in Sonia Gandhi’s book to the RSS, the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the anti-corruption movement. Leaders of the BJP and its allies are questioning some claims made in the book, while the Congress is defending the author’s views. Meanwhile, Anna Hazare’s comment has given the controversy a new dimension.


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