BJP vs Congress: Nehru Legacy Debates Intensify Ahead of Vande Mataram Anniversary

The BJP has accused Congress of trying to overshadow other leaders’ legacies to preserve Jawaharlal Nehru's influence, amid discussions on Vande Mataram's anniversary. BJP's Sambit Patra criticized Sonia Gandhi, asserting the government's intention to acknowledge overlooked historical contributions, and accused the Gandhi family of eroding Nehru's legacy.

The BJP has intensified its critique of the Congress as tensions rise ahead of the Vande Mataram anniversary debate in Lok Sabha. Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy has become a point of contention, with BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra accusing Congress of overshadowing other leaders like Sardar Patel and Subash Chandra Bose to protect Nehru's prominence.

Patra took aim at Sonia Gandhi's claims that there's a systematic effort to dismantle Nehru's multifaceted legacy, asserting that there exists a need to give due recognition to all leaders who contributed to India's independence. He further expressed skepticism over Sonia Gandhi's stance, citing her foreign origins.

The BJP insists it is not rewriting history but rectifying it. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah prepare for the Vande Mataram discussions in parliament, the focus remains on the truth about India's first Prime Minister, aiming to reevaluate and possibly expose aspects of his legacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)