Politics
Historic blunders in J&K and China: How Nehru’s legacy shapes today’s political landscape
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During a recent press conference on December 7, 2025, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) responded to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s claims that the current government aims to tarnish Jawaharlal Nehru’s legacy. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia asserted that historical missteps, such as allowing Pakistan and China to occupy Indian territory and granting special status to Jammu & Kashmir, were part of Nehru’s legacy. He criticized Rahul Gandhi, calling him a “Bhasmasur” in Indian politics for allegedly undermining other political parties and their leaders.
In her speech at the inauguration of the Nehru Centre India, Sonia Gandhi expressed concern over efforts to distort Nehru’s contributions to India’s freedom movement and the foundations of modern India. She argued that the goal was not just to erase Nehru’s legacy but to dismantle the social, political, and economic structures of the nation.
Bhatia countered her claims by highlighting Nehru’s inclusion of Article 370 in the Constitution and his decision to decline a UN Security Council seat in favor of China, describing these as significant blunders. He emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, these errors are being rectified, particularly referencing the abrogation of Article 370.
Addressing allegations that the government discourages foreign dignitaries from meeting Rahul Gandhi, Bhatia pointed out that Gandhi had recently met with several international leaders. He remarked on the positive global perception of India under Modi, contrasting it with what he termed the “politics of lies” from Gandhi and his supporters.
