In a charged atmosphere at the national capital, opposition voices are rising in unison against the BJP government, demanding a debate on ex-Army Chief General MM Naravane’s book amid a Delhi Police FIR on its unofficial circulation. The incident has ignited accusations of information blackout and authoritarian tactics.
RJD’s Manoj Jha contextualized the police move as order compliance, spotlighting Penguin’s role and a publicly available magazine page PDF. ‘The regime feels perilously exposed,’ he observed.
SP leader Rajiv Ray shifted focus to substance: ‘Who cares about publication logistics? It’s the four critical lines sparking panic. Debate in Parliament—prove it’s harmless.’
Congress’s Mallu Ravi implicated BJP in FIR orchestration for political gain. Karti Chidambaram broke down publishing realities—advance copies for blurbs, reviews, even social media shares count today. He decried it as institutional misuse.
JB Mather lauded Congress women MPs’ fortitude against ruling party letters. This flashpoint, potentially unpacking military secrets, tests democratic norms. As stalling persists, it risks overshadowing key agendas, compelling a reckoning on openness in governance.