BJP leader Narendra Modi referred to the book penned by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's former media advisor Sanjaya Baru and sought answers from Congress president Sonia Gandhi on allegation that "she handled the government files before the PMO".
"One of the biggest revelations was made yesterday in a book. It claims that Sonia used to clear the Central government's files before the PMO. The government appointments, ministerial portfolios, transfers etc. Were being decided by her and then cleared by the PM mechanically without applying mind," Modi said alluding to Baru's memoir "The Accidental PM" which has crated an uproar in political circles.
Modi was addressing an election rally here tonight in support of party candidate Anil Shirole.
"The institution of Prime Minister had been degraded. Sonia has kept mum even 24 hours after the revelations in the book. She should answer the charges as people want to know," Modi said.
