VHP Demands Sonia Gandhi Apology Over 'Hurt' Hindu Sentiments

Accusing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi of hurting Hindu sentiments and indulging in appeasement politics, the VHP on Tuesday demanded an apology from her on the day of the release of her memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) central joint general secretary Surendra Jain alleged that she is pretending to express grief to attract the Muslim vote bank and crying "crocodile tears" and "election-time tears".

In a statement,



Jain claimed that she remains silent when Hindus face atrocities and massacres but expresses concern whenever action is taken against terrorists or invaders who happen to be Muslims.

He alleged that Gandhi has expressed anguish over the demolition of the Babri structure but remained silent over the sacrifice of police officer Mohan Sharma, who was seriously injured in the Batla House encounter with terrorists responsible for the Delhi blasts and later succumbed to his injuries.