Aap Ki Adalat: Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad for the primary time disclosed why Sonia Gandhi declined to become Prime Minister in 2004 and why Rahul Gandhi was most well-liked over Priyanka to be a part of politics first. In a no-holds-barred dialog with India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma on Aap Ki Adalat present, the previous Congress chief additionally revealed why Dr Manmohan Singh was most well-liked over the late Pranab Mukherjee for Prime Minister’s submit.
Appearing in Rajat Sharma’s iconic present ‘Aap Ki Adalat’, Azad reserved his caustic remarks about Rahul Gandhi, however spared Sonia Gandhi and her daughter Priyanka.
Excerpts:
When Rajat Sharma requested him whether or not Sonia declined to become PM as a result of she belonged to minority neighborhood, Azad replied: “Neither she considers herself as one from minority, nor anybody thinks so. She married a person from majority community. Soniaji practises Hindu religion at home. But her family had problems (on Sonia becoming PM). Because Sushma Ji (Swaraj) had threatened to shave her hair and travel throughout the country. I think the (Gandhi) family became afraid because a fresh controversy might have cropped up. The party had returned to power after much difficulty.”
Rajat Sharma: Did you ever discuss to Sonia Ji about this?
Azad: I do know, however there are some issues relating to their household, on which I’d not like to elaborate.
Rajat Sharma: You had met Left, Samajwadi, BSP leaders and had instructed them that Sonia ji goes to become PM?
Azad: We have been 3-4 individuals, Mrs Gandhi, Pranab Da, Ahmed Bhai and me. I did not go to the night assembly, the place they mentioned that they had household compulsions.
Rajat Sharma: Why did they choose Dr Manmohan Singh?
Azad: Shareef Aadmi They (he was a pleasant man). Padhe Likhey they ( he was properly learn. Bahut Bade Vidwan They ( a discovered man). He was a great Finance Minister. I used to be then Tourism Minister. We struck a great relationaship. Bahut Imaandar They (He was very trustworthy).
Rajat Sharma: Didn’t you ever suppose that if Pranab Mukherjee was chosen, he might have ruled the nation higher.?
Azad: Compatability mattered about the one that was being chosen. Manmohan Singh Ji had created a great picture as a finance minister. Even although Narasimha Rao was PM, folks trusted the Finance Minister. He was a world-renowned economist.
Rajat Sharma: It was extensively popularized that Dr Singh was made PM as a result of he got here from a minority neighborhood.
Azad: Sikhs will not be the actual minority. The actual minority are whom, you realize very properly.
Rajat Sharma: Leaders like A Okay Antony have additionally mentioned ‘We want Hindus’?
Azad: Woh Spineless Aadmi Hai Bechara.
Rajat Sharma: Like Congress spokesperson Surjewala saying that Rahul Gandhi is just not solely Hindu, he’s a Janeudhari Hindu?
Azad: And but PM is Modi, not him.
ON PRIYANKA JOINING POLITICS:
On the query of why it took so late for Priyanka Gandhi to enter energetic politics first, Azad replied, it was the household’s resolution. He mentioned, ‘It was their household matter. The household determined to deliver the son solely, and never the daughter.’
Rajat Sharma: She got here to politics later, however retains a low profile?
Azad: Yeah, I believe they thought since one can’t row the boat alone, let two individuals row.
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Rajat Sharma: But Priyanka at all times had the need to be a part of politics?
Azad: Bilkul.
Rajat Sharma: And Rahul had no curiosity?
Azad: I do not know until he grew to become MP. As far as Priyanka is anxious, I can inform, when Rajiv Ji was Prime Minister, I used to be the final secretary, and generally our conferences went on until 2 am, He is used to going inside and bringing what was left for dinner. I mentioned they is perhaps sleeping inside, He mentioned, no, the daughter is ready. Daughters at all times wait, like my daughter. There’s nothing unsuitable with it. …She used to keep awake until 2 am and used to peep in to see whether or not we have been nonetheless working. So, I noticed this aptitude in her.
Rajat Sharma: Now, since Sonia Ji’s well being is just not properly, she could not contest from Rae Bareli and Priyanka could contest?
Azad: That’s their household affair. I’ve nothing to say.
Rajat Sharma: You know their household very properly?
Azad: Look, I’m talking about politics, not about their house. I’ll by no means discuss their household issues ever.
Rajat Sharma; There is one different member of the family, Robert Vadra.
Azad: No, I cannot speak about him.
Rajat Sharma: No, he (Robert) mentioned, he needs to be a part of politics as a result of he has executed a lot service for the general public and would carry out very properly?
Azad: Look, There are lakhs of individuals in politics. In our elected panchayati raj, there are 10 to 20 lakh folks, together with girls. There are hundreds elected at block, district, MLA degree. That can also be politics.
Rajat Sharma: No, when the (Gandhi) household folks enter politics, they maintain large tasks in Congress get together.
Azad: Ab Jo Hai, Pahle Woh Sambhal Le (Those who’re already there, allow them to take care of the get together first.
When Rajat Sharma requested Azad, why he was by no means chosen as Congress President, since he hailed from the minority neighborhood, Azad replied: “I have written about Congress history in my book. Before independence, during the 60 to 65 years of party history, there were 12 to 13 Congress presidents who belonged to the minority, but in the last 75 years since independence, there has not been a single party president from the minority. If they had wanted, they could have made one.”
Rajat Sharma: Why did not they make one?
Azad: I instructed you. There is not any level in solely parroting the phrase secularism. You should act in your phrase.
Rajat Sharma: Who do you suppose can lead the get together now, take it ahead?
Azad: This ‘ladhai’ (struggle) is happening for 6-7 years. We elected Rahul Gandhi Ji. Sonia Ji wished and we made him Vice-President of the get together, after which working president, however he resigned halfway. At whose occasion, I cannot say.
Rajat Sharma: At least, please reveal it now.
Azad: There are some issues, we must always not lose our dignity.
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