Naravane Memoir: Rahul Gandhi Accuses PM Modi Over 2020 Ladakh Standoff; Book Reveals Key Details

• Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of not fulfilling responsibility during the 2020 India-China Ladakh clashes, citing General Naravane's memoir.
• Gandhi claimed the book states PM Modi told the Army Chief to 'do whatever he deems appropriate,' implying a lack of clear political instruction.
• General Naravane's memoir, *Four Stars of Destiny*, reportedly reveals he awaited political instruction for over two hours while Chinese tanks advanced in the Kailash Range.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed to Naravane that the PM considered it a 'purely military decision' and to 'Do whatever you deem is appropriate,' which Naravane saw as a 'hot potato' and carte blanche.
• The memoir has been awaiting Ministry of Defence approval for about 1.5 years, with the government allegedly blocking its publication to hide details.