Sonia, a true statesperson, says Patil

Bangalore, Mar 24 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council H K Patil today said Congress President Sonia Gandhi by resigning her membership of the Lok Sabha over the office of profit controversy had not only put an end to the 'malicious and mischievious campaign' by certain communal forces, but also upheld the virtues of a true statesperson.

In a statement here, he described Ms Gandhi as a person belonging to a rare tribe of public figures embodying the very epitome of Indian cultural heritage.

The senior Congress leader said ''This exemplary act is not the only instance when she has risen above political pettiness.'' UNI SIV RG SKB2052