Diary Controversy: Nehru's Alleged Mosque Plans Disputed by Congress

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh challenged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's claim that Jawaharlal Nehru intended to build the Babri masjid using public funds. Ramesh provided diary entries from Vallabhbhai Patel’s daughter, asserting no such mention is found. The BJP cited the same book to back Singh's statement.

In a recent political tussle, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh contested Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's assertion about Jawaharlal Nehru's plans concerning the Babri masjid. Ramesh personally handed Singh diary entries from Vallabhbhai Patel's daughter, suggesting Singh's claims were unsubstantiated.

The encounter occurred outside the Makar Dwar of Parliament, where Ramesh presented the original Gujarati entries—entries that Ramesh claims lack any reference to Nehru's alleged intentions. While engaging with Singh, Ramesh pushed for an apology for what he termed as 'falsehoods.'

The BJP countered Ramesh's allegations by citing a book by Patel's daughter to support Singh's statement. However, Ramesh maintained his stance, urging Singh to refrain from spreading unverified information and to read the original diary entries to understand the discrepancy.

(With inputs from agencies.)