Naravane Book Issue: Rahul Gandhi Makes Big Statement ..
- Speaking to reporters outside parliament, rahul gandhi said the situation leaves only two possibilities — either General Naravane is telling the truth or the publisher Penguin Random house India is.
- gandhi stated clearly that he trusts the former army Chief’s version over the publisher’s claim.
- He referred to a 2023 tweet by General Naravane in which the retired army Chief promoted his book and shared a purchase link, saying it was available on Amazon.
- gandhi argued that such a public promotion supports Naravane’s claim that the book exists in circulation.
- He suggested that the book may contain remarks that are uncomfortable for the central government and the Prime Minister, which could be contributing to the controversy.
Publisher’s Stand
- Penguin Random house India has officially denied publishing the book in any format.- The publisher said the book has not been released in print or wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital form.- It also warned that any copies currently circulating are unauthorized and illegal.- Penguin announced potential legal action against individuals or platforms distributing the alleged copies.
Police Action
- delhi Police have registered a case regarding the reported circulation of an unauthorized PDF version of the book online.- Investigators say a PDF resembling a publisher-formatted copy has appeared on certain websites and social media platforms.- The book cover and sales listings were also reportedly seen on some online marketplaces.
Parliament Uproar
- The issue escalated during the post-budget parliament session last week.- rahul gandhi cited a magazine article based on the unpublished book during a brief speech.- His remarks triggered a major uproar and political confrontation in Parliament.