Opposition Reacts to Rajnath Singh’s Claim on Nehru and Babri Masjid
Rajnath Singh’s Statement
Defense minister Rajnath Singh, during the ‘Ekta March’ near Vadodara, Gujarat, stated that:
Former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted the Babri Masjid to be rebuilt using public funds.
Sardar Vallabhbhai patel opposed Nehru on this matter.
The remark triggered strong criticism from multiple opposition parties.
Opposition leaders demanded:
Documentary evidence supporting Singh’s claim.
Clarification on the historical basis of the statement.
Congress Leaders’ Criticism
Priyanka gandhi Vadra:
Accused the government of diverting public attention from real issues.
Suggested new controversies are created daily to avoid discussing public problems.
Manish Tewari:
Stated the Defense minister should focus on strategic national challenges rather than “distorting history.”
Imran Masood:
Challenged Singh to produce the documents if such claims are factual.
Referenced historical records showing Sardar patel acted against the RSS under Nehru’s leadership, implying the bjp selectively interprets history.
Tariq Anwar:
Said the bjp habitually revives old controversies.
Noted that Nehru is not alive to defend himself, making such allegations politically convenient.
Other Opposition Parties Respond
Samajwadi party mp dharmendra Yadav:
Advised Singh to focus on issues concerning the military and soldiers instead of reviving historical disputes.
TMC mp Kirti Azad:
Demanded Singh present proof, apologize, or resign.
Asserted the statement was inappropriate for a senior minister.
Fauzia Khan (Sharad Pawar group):
Argued that money for any mosque should be raised honestly, not through government funds.
Suggested the idea of building a religious structure with public money is fundamentally incorrect.
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