India’s political scene has heated up again following Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s controversial comments about former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Speaking at an event in Sadli village, Gujarat, marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary, Singh alleged that Nehru once proposed using government funds to build the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, a move opposed by Patel. He further claimed that Nehru discouraged public fundraising for Patel’s memorial, suggesting the money be used for wells and roads instead. Singh portrayed Patel as a secular, decisive leader who could have become prime minister but withdrew in deference to Mahatma Gandhi’s wishes. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with restoring Patel’s rightful place in history through initiatives like the Statue of Unity. Singh also argued that Patel’s approach could have prevented the prolonged Kashmir issue. His remarks have triggered intense debate among historians and political parties, with analysts suggesting the comments align with the ruling party’s broader ideological narrative.
ভারতের রাজনৈতিক অঙ্গনে আবারও উত্তাপ ছড়িয়েছে। দেশটির প্রতিরক্ষামন্ত্রী রাজনাথ সিং প্রয়াত প্রধানমন্ত্রী জওহরলাল নেহরুকে ঘিরে বেশ কয়েকটি স্পর্শকাতর দাবি তুলেছেন। এসব মন্তব্যে রাজনৈতিক অঙ্গন থেকে শুরু করে ইতিহাসবিদদের মধ্যেও নতুন আলোচনা শুরু হয়েছে।
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