Government Dismisses Claims of ASI Following Hindutva Ideology

The government has dismissed allegations that the Archeological Survey of India is influenced by Hindutva ideology. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized the government's focus on inclusive development. He refuted claims of past privileges granted for political reasons and reaffirmed the commitment to 'sabka saath, sabka vikas'.

The Indian government, on Monday, firmly denied accusations that the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) is aligning with Hindutva ideology. This comes in response to AIMIM's Assadudin Owaisi's suggestion in the Lok Sabha that ASI requires a 'detoxification' from such an ideology.

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat rebutted these claims, stating that privileges in the past may have been politically motivated, but this is not the case under Narendra Modi's government. He highlighted a shift towards equitable development, driven by the philosophy of 'sabka saath, sabka vikas'.

Shekhawat suggested that the removal of prior privileges might be perceived by some as unequal treatment but affirmed the Modi administration's dedication to inclusive growth across all communities.