BJP's Meenakshi Lekhi quotes Brit writer: Sonia's skin tone is her allure

April 02, 2015 16:26

BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi quotes British writer and historian Patrick French in a tweet. French wrote in his book on India in 2011: "Sonia Gandhi's appeal rested in part on iconography... Had she been of blonde, northern European or black African origin, she would never have been credible as an Indian leader. In a country where skin tone is noticed, this is part of her allure."

The party has said that Giriraj Singh has accepted regret and the matter is over.

Sonia Gandhi also reacted mildly and excellently to say she does not want to dignify Giriraj's statement by reacting to it.

Read our 2011 interview with French right here.

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