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During a recent Lok Sabha session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, of undermining the work ethic of Indians by suggesting in his 1959 Red Fort speech that they were "lazy and less intelligent" compared to people from other nations, sparking outrage and controversy.
Priyanka Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi for "misrepresenting" Jawaharlal Nehru's 1959 Independence Day speech, arguing that Nehru's call for self-reliance was necessary in the aftermath of British colonial exploitation and famine. She shared the full speech, in which Nehru emphasized the need for unity, hard work, and self-reliance to overcome poverty and develop India. Modi had referenced this speech, prompting Priyanka to defend Nehru's message and accuse the BJP of bitterness towards the freedom movement.