Iran crisis: BJP invokes Nehru’s 1958 caution on Hungarian leader’s execution ​ New Delhi, March 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a social media post amid the global fallout from the US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya has drawn a historical parallel to underscore the need for diplomatic restraint. ​ Malviya, who heads the BJP's National Information and Technology Department and co-incharges West Bengal operations, shared a quote from India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru regarding the execution of Hungarian revolutionary Imre Nagy in 1958.

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‘If I say something, there will be an uproar…’, Nishikant Dubey shares Nehru’s letter amid showdown New Delhi, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the Lok Sabha proceedings getting stalled over fierce exchanges between the government and Opposition, the bitterness and bad blood only seem to be intensifying, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey making it a battle of books -- between unpublished and published ones. During his speech in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the BJP MP referenced a couple of published books on former Prime Minister late Jawaharlal Nehru and Edwina Mountbatten and made damaging accusations.

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‘Even in Nehru’s era, India had electoral shortcomings’: Deve Gowda slams Congress on ‘vote chori’ New Delhi, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Prime Minister and JD-S Rajya Sabha member H.D. Deve Gowda lashed out at Congress on Monday over the allegation of ‘vote chori’, saying that the country was facing shortcomings in the electoral process even during the era of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. “Even during Nehru’s time, there were certain shortcomings in the electoral system in our country,” said the former Prime Minister while participating in a debate on the ‘vote chori’ issue in the Rajya Sabha…

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JP Nadda recalls Nehru’s reservations on Vande Mataram in Rajya Sabha debate New Delhi, Dec 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, J.P. Nadda, on Thursday revisited the Constituent Assembly’s deliberations on the national anthem, drawing a sharp distinction between the treatment accorded to Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram. Speaking during the ongoing debate on Vande Mataram, Nadda said that while the Assembly had set aside time to discuss and finalise Jana Gana Mana as the anthem, requests to extend similar consideration to Vande Mataram were not accepted.

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RS witnesses uproar as JP Nadda digs out Nehru’s letters on Vande Mataram New Delhi, Dec 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rajya Sabha on Thursday witnessed a charged debate over the national song Vande Mataram, with Leader of the House J.P. Nadda asserting that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was responsible for altering the song under pressure from communal elements. Nadda described Vande Mataram as a mantra of unity, recalling that freedom fighter Khudiram Bose’s last words, “Vande Mataram”, before his execution were the stirring cry of the song.

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Nehru’s writings record of India’s evolving conscience, not just history, says Rahul Gandhi New Delhi, Nov 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Jawaharlal Nehru’s writings are not merely historical documents but a reflection of India’s evolving conscience. Gandhi made the remarks after the digitisation of 100 volumes of Nehru's selected works was completed. He said that he was glad this legacy is now open, searchable, and freely accessible to all, and noted that the archive will continue to expand.

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Modi govt has corrected Nehru’s mistakes on Indus Water Treaty: EAM Jaishankar in RS New Delhi, July 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday stated that the Modi government has rectified the historical mistakes made by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) by putting it in abeyance until Pakistan ceases its support for cross-border terrorism. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor, EAM Jaishankar began by expressing deep gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces.

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Nishikant Dubey digs into declassified archives to question Nehru’s diplomacy New Delhi, June 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the wake of the Congress party’s criticism of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar over his remarks on "informing" Pakistan about Operation Sindoor, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has intensified his attacks on the foreign policy record of past Congress-led governments. Dubey, known for his combative political style, has once again turned to history to make his case.

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Rahul Gandhi says Nehru’s ‘pursuit of truth’ inspires his political journey New Delhi, April 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has opened up about the deeper motivations behind his political path, revealing that his inspiration comes not from a quest for power but from a lineage of leaders committed to truth -- most notably his great-grandfather, Jawaharlal Nehru. In a podcast-style conversation with Sandeep Dikshit, the Leader of the Opposition reflected on personal stories, values, and the enduring legacy of freedom fighters and thinkers such as Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Dr BR Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

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Patel’s alarm, Nehru’s ‘dismissal’: The origins of the National Herald storm New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) A series of letters exchanged between Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru in May 1950, as documented in the book Sardar Patel’s Correspondence, suggest that Patel expressed concerns to Nehru regarding the use of the ‘National Herald’ for fundraising purposes. These letters indicate that Patel cautioned Nehru about “the potential misuse of government influence in financial dealings” and advised against accepting contributions from “questionable” sources.

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POJK biggest failure of Nehru’s tenure, its return possible only under Modi govt: Union Minister New Delhi, March 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) marks the biggest failure of the Nehru government and the foreign policy of the late Prime Minister. He added that the annexed Indian territory could be reclaimed only under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. The sharp remarks on the Nehru regime by the Minister of State (MoS) in the PMO came at the POJK Resolution Day event, organised by Jammu and Kashmir People's Forum and Mirpur POJK Sacrifice Committee at the Indian Society of International Law Auditorium.

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‘JFK’s Forgotten Crisis’ reveals Nehru’s ‘games’ in foreign policy: PM Modi Tells MPs New Delhi, Feb 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday recommended a book for Lok Sabha MPs to read, adding an unexpected title to their reading list - 'JFK's Forgotten Crisis' by US foreign policy expert Bruce Riedel. The book delves into political and diplomatic emergencies during John F. Kennedy’s presidency. This suggestion came amid PM Modi's criticism of those questioning his government's handling of the China border issue.

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Cong, BJP clash over Nehru’s letters amid PMML controversy New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The debate over late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s historical letters has reignited political tensions, with leaders from the Congress and BJP trading barbs. The controversy emerged after the Prime Minister's Museum and Library (PMML) urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to return letters removed in 2008 at Sonia Gandhi’s behest. Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit weighed in on the controversy, criticising the BJP’s stance.

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What warranted censorship, says BJP as Centre seeks return of Nehru’s letters from Rahul Gandhi New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The BJP on Monday raised questions on the 'censorship' of some letters written by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to some leading world dignitaries. This comes after the Prime Minister's Museum and Library (PMML) wrote to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to return the collection of historical letters belonging to Nehru. These letters were removed from public access in 2008 on Sonia Gandhi's request, who was the chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA).

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