Guwahati: While he awaits the results of Assam's assembly election due on Thursday, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has decided that the time is right to tell his story.
On Saturday, senior Congress leader Dr Karan Singh released Mr Gogoi's autobiography, Turnaround: Leading Assam From The Front, where he recalls his close association with the Gandhi family and his days as a minister in the Narasimha Rao government.
Mr Gogoi describes Mr Rao as a "modern man who initiated several reforms in tenure" but is critical of his handling of the Babri Masjid demolition.
"I do not seek to justify the Emergency. She had a group of advisers who influenced her. However, it was a peaceful transition. She was not compelled but she voluntarily gave up absolute power. It shows Indiraji's commitment to democratic values. People do make mistakes," writes Mr Gogoi in his book.
"No, I will be active politically. It does not mean that you have to be power," said Mr Gogoi even as he insists his party will form the government for a record fourth term.
On Saturday, senior Congress leader Dr Karan Singh released Mr Gogoi's autobiography, Turnaround: Leading Assam From The Front, where he recalls his close association with the Gandhi family and his days as a minister in the Narasimha Rao government.
Mr Gogoi describes Mr Rao as a "modern man who initiated several reforms in tenure" but is critical of his handling of the Babri Masjid demolition.
Tarun Gogoi insists that his party will form a government in Assam for a record foruth term.
"I do not seek to justify the Emergency. She had a group of advisers who influenced her. However, it was a peaceful transition. She was not compelled but she voluntarily gave up absolute power. It shows Indiraji's commitment to democratic values. People do make mistakes," writes Mr Gogoi in his book.
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"No, I will be active politically. It does not mean that you have to be power," said Mr Gogoi even as he insists his party will form the government for a record fourth term.
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