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politics1 year ago

"Decoding PM Modi's Controversial Quotes from Nehru's Speeches"

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.

politics2 years ago

Amit Shah's Parliament Speech Sparks Controversy and Clashes with Rahul Gandhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Parliament, blaming him for various blunders that led to turmoil in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah accused Nehru of declaring a ceasefire without securing the entirety of Kashmir, taking the issue to the United Nations, delaying the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India, depriving rights of Scheduled Tribes and poor people, and weakening India's national security. Rahul Gandhi, in response, accused Shah of being unaware of history and attempting to divert attention from real issues.

politics2 years ago

Congress Slams BJP's Claims on Nehru, Amit Shah's Kashmir Remark Sparks Controversy

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticized the BJP for its "motivated claims" against Jawaharlal Nehru and slammed the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill as "political gerrymandering." He challenged the BJP to discuss Nehru in the Lok Sabha and highlighted that it was Nehru who vetoed the ceding of Jammu and Kashmir to Pakistan. Chowdhury questioned the government's claim that the abrogation of Article 370 would end terrorism, citing various terror incidents during the Modi government's tenure. He also referred to the Pulwama attack as the deadliest in three decades and criticized the government for its handling of the issue.