The “excerpts” appear to suggest that the country’s top leadership had failed to give clear directions to then army chief Naravane during the 2020 military standoff with China. Speaking to reporters inside the Parliament complex on Tuesday, Rahul said he believed Naravane over Penguin. Responding to Rahul’s comments, Penguin said a book available for pre-order was different from a published book. “Obviously, you have to decide whether Penguin is telling the truth or the (former) army chief is telling the truth. Penguin responseResponding to Rahul’s comments, Penguin Random House India on Tuesday said “an announced book, a book available for pre-order and a published book are not the same thing”.

Source: The Telegraph February 11, 2026 02:03 UTC