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Zohran Mamdani, New York's first Indian-origin mayor, invoked Jawaharlal Nehru's historic 1947 speech during his victory speech, symbolizing a moment of transition and new beginnings, echoing India's independence and Nehru's call for service and unity amid ongoing challenges.
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.
In his final address to parliament before the election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Gandhis, Congress, and Jawaharlal Nehru, blaming them for the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and accusing them of not having faith in the Indian people's potential. He highlighted the changes in Kashmir and the increase in tourism, attributing the previous problems to Nehru's policies. The Congress responded by calling for the Prime Minister to take responsibility for the current state of affairs.
Home Minister Amit Shah criticized former Prime Minister Nehru in the Rajya Sabha, stating that Pakistan got the opportunity to attack Kashmir because of Nehru's mistakes. Shah also highlighted the contributions of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and emphasized Nehru's admission of errors regarding Kashmir.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, led to separatism and terrorism in the region. He attributed the Kashmir problem to the mistakes made by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, claiming that an untimely ceasefire during the war with Pakistan resulted in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Shah also criticized the Congress party for not accepting the Supreme Court's verdict on the revocation of Article 370. He highlighted the government's efforts to improve the lives of people in Jammu and Kashmir, including reducing stone-pelting incidents and providing laptops to young individuals. Shah expressed optimism about achieving a terrorism-free Kashmir.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah targets former Prime Minister Nehru in Parliament, stating that Jammu and Kashmir's accession to India was delayed due to Nehru's actions. Shah defends the new J&K bills on reservation and reorganization, claiming they will restore the rights of those deprived in the Union Territory for 70 years. The bills, which increase the number of seats in Jammu and Kashmir and reserve seats for various categories, were passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Shah also criticizes the Congress party for opposing the rights of the other backward classes and highlights the recovery of cash during income tax raids on a company linked to a Congress MP.