Sonia Gandhi's Babri Masjid Comments Spark Fierce Political War
BJP slams Sonia Gandhi for her emotional reaction to the Babri Masjid demolition ahead of her book release. Read the full political clash.
A major political storm has erupted following emotional remarks made by Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi regarding the demolition of the Babri Masjid on December 6, 1992. The comments, which have triggered a sharp backlash from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), come just ahead of the release of her upcoming book, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love,' scheduled for November 10, 2026.
Tears and Secularism: The Spark of the Controversy
In an interview discussing her forthcoming book, Sonia Gandhi reflected on the historical event of the mosque's demolition. She revealed that witnessing the images of the structure being torn down brought tears to her eyes. For Gandhi, the event was a pivotal moment of realization, leading her to believe that India would face a long and difficult struggle to protect and preserve its secular identity.
BJP Launches Sharp Offensive
The BJP wasted no time in responding to these sentiments, launching a coordinated attack on the Congress leadership. Party spokespersons and leaders, including Sudhanshu Trivedi, Mohsin Raza, and Pradeep Bhandari, accused the Congress party of practicing "appeasement politics." The BJP leadership further alleged that Gandhi's remarks indicate a lingering sympathy for Babar.
On November 9, 2026, Union Minister Giriraj Singh intensified the critique, accusing Sonia Gandhi of "selective concern." Singh alleged that the Congress party harbors an inherent bias against the Ram Mandir, suggesting that their grief is targeted and politically motivated.
Support from Samajwadi Party
While the BJP condemned the remarks, Maharashtra Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi stepped forward to defend the Congress leader. Azmi argued that Gandhi's reaction was a human one, stating that any truthful person, regardless of their faith, would be moved to tears seeing a place of worship destroyed by "hooliganism with a hammer."
Azmi further emphasized that he values Gandhi's sentiments, while simultaneously expressing his own continued disagreement with the court rulings and the eventual construction of the temple at the site.
Timing and Tension
This exchange of words marks a significant escalation in the rivalry between the BJP and Congress. With the publication of 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' imminent, the debate over the Babri Masjid demolition has once again become a central flashpoint in India's political discourse.