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Priyanka Gandhi emotionally countered Amit Shah’s remarks about Sonia Gandhi’s tears by recalling her father’s assassination. She connected personal grief to the Pahalgam terror victims’ suffering. The Congress leader challenged Shah’s avoidance of ceasefire policy questions. She accused the government of prioritizing politics over public safety accountability.

Key Points: Priyanka Gandhi Recalls Rajiv Gandhi Death After Amit Shah's Sonia Tears Remark

  • Priyanka Gandhi links Sonia’s tears to Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination
  • Questions Amit Shah over ceasefire policy silence
  • Accuses BJP of dodging accountability on security lapses
  • Highlights Pahalgam victims’ lack of protection
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My mother's tears fell when terrorists killed my father: Priyanka Gandhi reacts to Shah's remarks on Sonia Gandhi's tears

Priyanka Gandhi counters Amit Shah's Batla House comment by recalling her mother's tears when Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by terrorists.

"My mother’s tears fell when terrorists killed my father. Today, I talk about Pahalgam victims because I understand their pain. - Priyanka Gandhi"

New Delhi, July 30

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks referencing her mother, Sonia Gandhi's tears, stating that her mother wept when her father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, was killed by terrorists, and that she understands the pain of the Pahalgam terror victims.

Addressing the Lok Sabha during the discussion on Operation Sindoor, Priyanka Gandhi said, "Union Home Minister spoke about my mother's tears today. I want to answer this. My mother's tears fell when terrorists killed my father. Today, when I talk about those 26 people (victims of the Pahalgam attack), it is because I understand their pain."

Her remarks came after Union Minister Shah said that Sonia Gandhi was "sobbing" at the Batla House incident.

"I remember one morning during breakfast, I saw Salman Khurshid crying on the TV. He was coming out of Sonia Gandhi's residence... He said that Sonia Gandhi was sobbing at the Batla House incident. She should have cried for Shaheed Mohan Sharma instead of the terrorists of the Batla house..." Shah had said.

Further questioning the Union Home Minister over the ceasefire, Priyanka Gandhi said, "The Union Home Minister today spoke about what Nehru and Indira Gandhi did. He even went on to talk about my mother's tears. But he never answered why the ceasefire was announced..."

Furthermore, Congress leader Vadra accused the government of "escaping" the questions and having "no sense" of accountability towards the citizens of the nation.

"This government always tries to escape the questions...They have no sense of accountability towards the citizens of the nation. The truth is that they have no place for the public in their heart. For them, everything is politics, publicity..." she said.

"Most of the people who are sitting in this House today have a security cover...But on that day in Pahalgam, 26 people were killed in front of their families. All those people who were present in Baisaran Valley on that day did not have any security. No matter how many operations you conduct, you cannot hide behind the truth..." she stated.

- ANI

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Anjali F
Why are our leaders always dragging personal tragedies into political debates? Both sides need to show more sensitivity. My heart goes out to all terror victims - Pahalgam, Batla House or Rajiv ji's assassination.
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Sanjay N
As someone from Kashmir, I appreciate Priyanka Gandhi raising Pahalgam victims' pain. But why only talk about 26 deaths? What about thousands killed in last 30 years? Selective outrage won't help Kashmiris.
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Priya S
Emotional blackmail won't work anymore! If Congress really cared, why didn't they take strong action when in power? Modi government at least conducts surgical strikes instead of just crying.
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Karan T
Respectfully disagree with Priyanka ji. My father was martyred in 26/11 attacks. Pain is universal, but bringing up Rajiv Gandhi's death after 30 years seems like political point scoring. Let's discuss current policies.
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Madhuri G
Both sides are wrong here. Amit Shah shouldn't have mocked tears, and Priyanka shouldn't use personal tragedy as shield. Our leaders need to grow up and work together against terrorism! 😤
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David E
As an observer, I'm shocked how personal this debate became. In Western democracies, we criticize policies not families. India needs more

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