Veteran Bollywood actor Dalip Tahil has shared a strong reaction to former Congress President Sonia Gandhi’s book titled ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’. He termed the publication of this book as a suicidal step for the Congress party. Tahil believes that the revelations made in the book raise several serious questions regarding the political thinking and leadership capabilities of the Gandhi family.
Sharing Views on Social Media
In his video shared on his official Instagram account on Saturday, the actor discussed Sonia Gandhi’s book, noting that it serves as a way to understand the working style and political mindset of Congress. Alongside this, the actor freely expressed his views on Congress's past tenure, the working style of the Gandhi family, and the political journey of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Challenging Public Perceptions
According to him, the book brings to light details about the working style of the country's most prominent political family that starkly contrast with the pre-existing public perception. The actor pointed out that people always assumed the Gandhi family possessed deep political understanding, strong vision, and powerful leadership capabilities. However, the details emerging from Sonia Gandhi's book paint a completely different picture.
Reflecting on Congress Decline and BJP Rise
Tahil further connected the book to the broader political decline of Congress and the surging influence of the BJP. He mentioned that when Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of the country, he initially thought challenging a traditional and experienced political party like Congress would not be an easy task. Nevertheless, over time, the BJP strengthened its political grip while Congress steadily weakened.
Critique of Fair-Weather Associates
The actor admitted that for a long time he could not comprehend how such an old and large party could weaken so suddenly. Now, he believes there were many individuals surrounding Congress whose primary interest was merely staying close to power. As the party's grip on power slackened, those individuals drifted away as well. Following his critical reaction on social media regarding Sonia Gandhi's book, netizens reacted actively, resulting in the actor being trolled online.
