Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) Joint General Secretary Surendra Jain has accused Congress leader Sonia Gandhi of shedding “crocodile tears” over the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid, alleging that her reaction was intended to attract Muslim voters.
In a video statement on Tuesday, Jain referred to Gandhi’s memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, and claimed that she had expressed grief over the demolition while remaining silent on violence against Hindus.
“The entire world felt a sense of pride when the Babri structure, which symbolised the alleged brutality of the foreign invader Babur, was demolished. But Sonia Gandhi was shedding tears. She herself wrote this in her book,” Jain said, according to IANS.
He also referred to the 2008 Batla House encounter in Delhi, questioning whether Gandhi had expressed similar grief over the death of police officer Mohan Chand Sharma, who was killed during the operation.
Jain further questioned Gandhi’s response to the alleged destruction of Hindu temples and killings of Hindus in Kashmir, claiming that she had not reacted to these incidents.
Jain raises 1984 anti-Sikh violence, cow protection protests
The VHP leader also brought up the 1984 anti-Sikh violence, alleging that thousands of Sikhs were killed under orders from former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi’s husband. He asked whether she had opposed him or expressed grief over the killings.
Jain also referred to protests by saints demanding cow protection in Delhi during Indira Gandhi’s tenure as Prime Minister. He alleged that police opened fire on the protesters and that several saints were killed.
Referring to the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, in which tourists were targeted after being identified by their religion, Jain asked why Sonia Gandhi had not expressed similar grief over the incident.
He also accused Congress leaders and other groups identifying with secular politics of repeatedly hurting Hindu sentiments and supporting what he described as anti-national terrorists.
VHP leader demands apology
Jain cited Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s recent remarks comparing Eid and Diwali, alleging that Kharge had described Eid as a festival that does not contribute to pollution while criticising Diwali celebrations.
He demanded that Sonia Gandhi apologise for her remarks and those made by other Congress leaders, warning that people would not forgive her otherwise.
Jain’s statements came amid a political row over Gandhi’s memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love. The allegations and historical claims made by the VHP leader in his video have not been independently established in the material provided.
