Former president Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmista Mukherjee on Friday wrote an open letter to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging “vicious trolling” by party leaders and supporters against her and the senior politician in recent days.
“Ever since the publication of my book 'Pranab My Father: A Daughter Remembers' a month ago, my father and I have been subjected to abuse and constant trolling by your supporters on social media,” Sharmastha wrote in her letter. Is. X handle.
“The book contains some observations about you in my father's diaries that are not very complimentary. However, as you seem to be a torchbearer of freedom of expression, you should know that in FoE one can only It includes not only praise, but also the ability to take criticism gracefully.”
Sharmastha pointed out how Rahul Gandhi has “failed miserably” to convince even his own followers as he “takes out all his 'hate (hate)' on anyone who dares to criticize him. “.
“Your favorite slogan 'shop of love in the market of hate' has also fallen on deaf ears with your own followers as they unleash all their 'hate' on anyone who dares to criticize you,” said Sharmastha. “Does,” said Shramistha.
The author of “Pranab My Father: A Daughter Remembers” recounted an incident that happened a few days ago at the Jaipur Literature Festival. Sharmastha noted that he had doubted Rahul Gandhi's ability to lead the Congress while speaking in an interview a few days ago. On the occasion of the Jaipur Litfest, he was subjected to “vicious trolling” by party supporters.
“Since then, all hell has broken loose because, in the minds of your followers, you and your family are synonymous with the Congress, without realizing that the Congress was and is more than an individual or a family. Me and my father. Shri Pranab Mukherjee, who, if you recall, was a senior leader of your party before becoming the President of the Republic, was trolled by Congress supporters, sometimes using very vulgar language.
Sharmastha added, “All limits were crossed yesterday when an alleged supporter of yours called Naveen Shahi from @Naveen_Kr_Shahi's x handle followed by several senior Congress leaders like Pawan Khera, Ajay Maken, Srinivas B. There are several other verified handles from V and INC Social. The media department abused my father Shri Pranab Mukherjee and me in such vile language that I feel nauseous to repeat it.
He also attached screenshots of tweets made by Handel and said that he brought it to the notice of Jairam Ramesh, Supriya Serant and even Rahul Gandhi but “neither got any response nor did the person No action has been taken against”.
Sharmastha called for a police complaint against the man and ended his letter by saying, “Show that your Naya promise is not just an empty election slogan.”