Sonia Gandhi's 'Belonging': Regret Or An Attempt To Rewrite History?

Sonia Gandhi's memoir Belonging has reignited debate over Operation Blue Star and the 1984 anti-Sikh violence. While one panel guest argues that the book expresses genuine sorrow and regret over the events, another calls its account "wishy-washy" and says it fails to do justice to the victims and their families. The discussion examines the intelligence inputs behind Operation Blue Star, the role of the Army, alternative options available to the government and whether the memoir adequately addresses the suffering of Punjab. With elections approaching, the panel also debates whether the issue is being drawn into political battles.