Congress leader Kamal Nath resigned as the in-charge of Punjab elections.
In an exclusive interview to NDTV Congress leader Kamal Nath tells why he quit as the party's in-charge of Punjab and on the allegations of his involvement in 1984 anti-sikh riots.
Here are the highlights from the interview:
- I Resigned As Punjab in-charge in party's interest.
- Attention was being diverted from real issue.
On 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: - Never has there been any stigma attached to my name.
- Nanavati Commission also fully absolved me.
- Politics is being played behind dragging my name into 1984 riots.
- MS Gill didn't raise riots when he was my Cabinet colleague.
- For 32 years, it was a non-issue, why rake it up now?
- I restrained mobs at Rakabganj gurudwara during 1984 riots.
- I didn't recognise anyone in the crowd, they recognised me.
- I Should be applauded for what I did to restrain mob at gurudwara.
- I told the crowd not to enter the gurudwara.
- I did a service by talking to the crowd till cops arrived.
- I do not regret what I did at the gurudwara.
On Resignation As Punjab's Congress In-Charge - Nobody asked me to quit, I resigned in the party's interest.
- I believe Rahul doesn't take decisions without consulting Sonia
- Sonia informed me of my appointment as Punjab in-charge
- Sonia Gandhi is the boss, Rahul should take over in next few months
- There is o leadership crisis in the Congress.
- Amarinder Singh should be Congress Chief Ministerial candidate in Punjab.
- Priyanka Gandhi should campaign for the Congress.