New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Coming out in defence of former Congress president Sonia Gandhi over her memoir, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Sanjay Yadav dismissed the ongoing political row, asserting that she has merely shared her personal experiences while taking a veiled swipe at those occupying the "highest echelons of power."

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, the RJD leader accused critics of manufacturing a controversy for political capital.

"Controversies are created by those whose very USP and capital consist of controversy. There is nothing controversial here; she (Sonia Gandhi) has simply shared her experiences," Yadav said.

Taking a direct dig at ruling leaders, Yadav contrasted Gandhi's memoir with works written by others, remarking,...